5K1 miCompleted

The Cut Carbon Run

Shaker Heights, Ohio

At a glance

Last held
Aug 1, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in August.
Location
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Distances
5K, 1 mi

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked May 12, 2026.

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About this race

Brought to you by Students Cutting Carbon Emissions, a 501c3 organization. Learn more HERE

Both the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at Chesterton Athletic Field at 10:00am. Pre-registered participants will receive a short-sleeved race t-shirt; there will also be a limited quantity of t-shirts available for those who register day-of. All 5K runners (or walkers!) will receive a race bib with a chip to keep track of their times, and the top 5 finishers will receive prizes!

Saturday, August 1 @ 10 am

Chesterton Athletic Field

N Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Registration:

- Thru May 31st - $25

- June 1st- July 31st - $30

- Race Morning - $35

- Team Pricing - $25 per Runner 

Race Details:

Race starts and ends at Chesterton Athletic Field, which is the field at the corner of N Park Blvd, Shelburne Rd, and Chesterton Rd in Shaker Heights, OH. Those who pre-registers will receive a short sleeve race t-shirt. A limited amount of race t-shirts will be available for those who register on the day of the race.

Teams:

Gather your friends and family and run together as a team! Running as a group has benefits including a discounted rate as well as a team costume contest where the best outfit will be taking home a prize!

Awards:

Awards will be given to the Top 5 Overall Runners. 

The Cause:

This race is only the beginning of SCCE's journey. The proceeds from the event will be invested into Calvert Impact's Cut Carbon Note, an investment project focusing on sustainability in commercial buildings, a large source of carbon emissions worldwide. More information can be found here https://calvertimpact.org/investing/cut-carbon-note. Help us support our earth by registering for the Cut Carbon Run! Additional donations are greatly appreciated, even $15 can make a great difference!

The Organization:

SCCE (Students Cutting Carbon Emissions) is a non-profit organization founded and run by students around Greater Cleveland with goals to raise money and make impactful investments, inspire fellow young people, and connect their communities over a shared sustainable future. You can find more information about the team and their work on the website http://studentscuttingcarbon.org/ , or look them up on Instagram @scce.team

Parking:

Street parking will be available on Sherbrook Rd, Courtland Blvd, the other side of N Park Blvd, and Shelburne Rd if needed.

More Information:

For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933

*Dogs are allowed at this race but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.

Key dates

Registration opens

Mar 11, 2026

Tier 1 ends

May 31, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jul 31, 2026

Registration closes

Aug 1, 2026

Race day

Aug 1, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Aug 1, 2026

Pricing

1 Mile Fun Run

Tier 3 ended Aug 1, 2026

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5K

Tier 3 ended Aug 1, 2026

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