Viking Relays & Races

Welcome to the Annual Viking Relays & Races!

This event will take place at South Mastick park in the Rocky River Reservation.

The Viking Relays & Races are composed of the following events:

6 Hour Run

6 Hour Relay

3 Hour Run

4 Mile Relay

4 Mile Run

Location:

South Mastick

Cottonwood Picnic Pavilion

Valley Parkway, Cleveland Metroparks,

Cleveland, OH 44126 

Dogs and Strollers are not allowed on the course.

Schedule & Start Times:

Registration and Packet Pickup - 5:30am

6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run Start - 6:00am

4 Mile Run/Relay Start - 9:30am

Awards - 11:00am

Distances:

2x2 Mile Relay (Runners will complete 1 loop on the 2 mile loop course)

4 Mile Run (Runners will complete 2 loops on the 2 mile loop course)

6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run (Runners will complete 2 loops during the allocated times. Runners are allowed to complete as many laps as they can during the allocated times. All runners can choose to finish earlier than the allocated and by doing so, will no longer be able to complete more laps)

Timing Method/Bibs:

All events will be chipped time. For the non relay events, timing chips will be attached to the back of the race bibs. For relay events, timing chips are located inside the race batons. All batons must be returned at the completion of the race.

All registered participants will receive a bib number and timing tag that must be worn on race day. Please do not alter the bib in any way.

The bib must be visible and worn on the front, outer most article of clothing the entire race. BibTag Timing chips will be adhered to the back of your bib.

Bib numbers and tags are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned.

Registration & Pricing:

4 Mile Relay

o   $35 per person – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

o   $40 per person 

o   Kids pricing (12 and under)

- $25 – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

- $30

4 Mile Run

o   $35 per person – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

o   $40 per person

o   Kids pricing (12 and under)

- $25 – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

- $30 

3 Hour Run

o   $60 per person – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

o   $70 per person 

6 Hour Run

o   $80 per person – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

o   $90 per person

6 Hour Relay

o   $60 per person – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)

o   $70 per person 

Make checks payable to HERMES and mail to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St., Suite #2

Cleveland, OH 44113

Early Packet Pick Up:

November 6th, 2026

11:00am - 1:00pm

Hermes Office

2425 W 11th Street

Cleveland, OH 4113

Awards:

Awards will be given to all events.

4 Mile Relay

Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Coed Teams

Fastest Leg per Division (Male, Female, COED)

4 Mile Run

Top 5 Overall M/F

Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+) 

3 Hour Run

Top 5 Overall M/F

Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+)

6 Hour Run

Top 5 Overall M/F

Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+)

6 Hour Relay

Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Coed Teams (Most Laps)

Fastest Average Lap Time per Division (Male, Female, COED)