Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Welcome to the 4th annual Drug Demand Reduction 5K - hosted by Greater Cleveland Young Marines. We are thrilled to bring this event back as a means to run drugs out of our communities and hope you consider supporting us in this event!

Race Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Distance: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (B-Tag Chip Timed)

Location: Greater Cleveland Young Marines Drill Center - 5575 W 220th St. Fairview Park, OH 44126

Race Morning Pickup: Saturday, October 10 - 8:00 am - 8:50 am (at the YM Drill Center)

5K & 1 Mile Start Time: 9:00 am

Trunk or Treat: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stick around after the Drug Demand Reduction Dash for our Trunk or Treat celebration — a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together! Local businesses, families, and organizations will decorate their trunks and hand out candy in a safe and fun environment. Whether you're running the race or just coming for the treats, everyone is welcome to enjoy this free community event.

Fees: $25 (adults) $20 (youth 14 and under)

 $5 surcharge for race morning registration

Families of 4 or more receive $10 off when registering all members at once - this must be done before race morning. 

If paying by cash or check, please print the paper entry form at the bottom of the site and mail it with payment to Hermes Sports (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2 Cleveland, OH 44113). Payment must be received by Wednesday, October 7.

What's Included: B-tag chip timed 5K road race, 1 Mile novelty race bib, a custom finisher medal, a cotton t-shirt (subject to availability if registered after 9/15), post-race refreshments, award categories, and an opportunity to support the Greater Cleveland Young Marines in their initiative to run drugs out of our community!

5K Award Categories:

Top 3 overall male/female finishers

Top 3 male/female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and & over

Questions? Call Hermes Sports at (216) 623 9933