Race Week Schedule
Race Week - Mandatory Packet Pickup
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There is NO race morning packet pickup unless you paid in advance to do so!
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We will not allow those who did not opt for race-day pickup to obtain their bib without paying beforehand!
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When a participant registers online, they can either opt to have their race packet mailed (deadline August 26! $10), opt to pick up race morning ($15), or have their packet picked up at one of the dates and times listed below (Free).
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Runners must wear the race bib they were assigned to.
Packet Pickup Locations
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Wednesday, September 4: 4:00 pm - 6 pm - Fleet Feet Pepper Pike
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Thursday, September 5: 4:00 pm - 6 pm - Fleet Feet Westlake
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Saturday, September 7 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Hermes Sports Office
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You may pick up race packets for others, but a confirmation email is always handy to have, just in case!
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Picking up for a group of 5 or more? Email roadracing@hermescleveland.com with the names and pickup location so we can pre-pack them for you! Subject header: River Run Packet Pickup
Race Morning
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Sunday, September 8, 2024
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Point to Point USATF Certified 13.1 Miles
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Start Line: Wallace Lake of the Cleveland Metroparks
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Half Marathon Runner Start: 8:00 am
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6:30 am Shuttle Leaves from Rocky River High School for the 8:00 am Start
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Walk Half Marathon Start: 7:00 am
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Walkers and 3hr+ runners must park directly at Wallace Lake or be dropped off.
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Finish Line: Memorial Fields of the Cleveland Metroparks
Notable Times
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Those who opted for race day pickup must pickup at the Start Line between 6:30-7:30 am.
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Valley Parkway closes to vehicular traffic from Wallace Lake to Memorial Fields - 7:00 am
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Bag Check opens at 6:30 am near the Start Line and closes at 7:50 am
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Shuttle service begins from Memorial Fields to Rocky River High School at 10:00 am
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Shuttle service begins from Memorial Fields to Wallace Lake - 10:00 am
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Course Closes - 11:00 AM
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With a 4-hour time limit for 7 am walkers/runners and a 3-hour time limit for 8 am runners, all participants on the road will be directed onto the all-purpose path at this time.
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Spectator details can be found HERE.