Hermes Half a Half Marathon

Welcome to the Half a Half Marathon on Saturday, March 21, 2026

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About the Half a Half

What is the Half a Half Marathon?

• The Hermes Half a Half Marathon is a 6.5 mile chip timed road race in Northeast Ohio - the distance of 1/4 of a marathon.

Where and When does this race start?

• The race is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025.

  • Walkers Start 7:30 am

  • Runners Start 8:00 am

• The race starts and finishes at Emerald Necklace Marina of the Cleveland Metro Parks.

  • 1500 Metro Park Dr. Lakewood, OH 44107

What time do I need to be there?

• Race morning packet pickup begins at 6:30 am
  

Is there an early packet pickup?

• Yes, and we highly suggest grabbing your race items early to avoid the cold outside packet pick-up lines.
  

  • Date: Friday, March 21 (11:00am-1:00pm)
    

  • Location: Hermes Sports Warehouse (2425 W. 11th St. Cleveland, OH, 44113) - in Tremont
    

  • Runners are welcome to pick up for friends and family - it is handy to have their confirmation email just in case.

What is the cost to participate?

• This event is capped at 500 total participants.

• Rates are tiered on a first come-first-serve basis until the event is sold out. 

  • $40 Early Bird Rate (First 100 registrants)

  • $45 Standard Rate (Second 300 registrants)

  • $50 Late Rate (Final 100 registrants)

What is included with my entry?

• A Scenic 6.5 Mile Chip Timed Road Race

• A Custom Bib & Finisher Medal
  

• NEW for 2024 "Last Mile Fast Mile" Split Point Results
  

• A Half a Half Stainless Steel Insulated Mug OR Race Shirt
  

• Water Stops and Post Race Snacks and Refreshments
  

• Searchable Race Photographs 
  

• And the Opportunity to Earn Bonus Prizes Just for Showing Up!

Results & Awards

• With the race being a unique distance, awards categories are also unlike traditional awards!

• Awards are recognized for:

• Top 5 Overall Male and Female Finishers

• Top 5 Overall Male and Female Masters (60+) Finishers

• 20 Randomly drawn Finishers with a "Last Mile Fast Mile" 

  • Any participant who runs their last 1-mile at a faster AVERAGE pace than their first 5.5 miles is in contention for this award category.

    • If Sally averages a 10 minute/mile for her first 5.5 miles, and 9:55 minute/mile for her last 1-mile, she could win this award!

    • A split point mat will be placed 1-mile out from the finish line mat.

Additional Questions

Are strollers/dogs and headphones allowed?

• Yes! But for the safety of all participants, strollers and dogs must start in the back of the group.
  

What is the course like?

• The 6.5 Mile route is on pavement and is very flat, and smooth - sending runners down and back up Rocky River Reservation. 
  

• Runners will begin on Valley View southbound and turn around onto the all purpose bike path at the Morley Ford Dam.
  

• Runners will pass stationed water stops (2) times throughout the course.
  

• Restrooms along the course are located at mile 1.3 and 4.7.
  

What is parking like at Emerald Necklace Marina?

• Right off Valley Parkway, the Marina parking lot is easily accessible to the start/finish and check-in. Restrooms are accessible on the northwest side of the Marina. We suggest carpooling when possible.
  

Is there a pace requirement?

•  No! You may walk or run. We have an early start for walkers. If you average over a 14 minute mile pace, you are welcome to join the walker start.

How do I modify my giveaway/swag item?

• Runners are able to modify their swag item by following the steps in the link below - prior to March 8, 2024.
  https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062913-update-t-shirt-giveaway  

Injury or Scheduling Conflict

• Although race registrations are non-refundable, we understand issues come up.

•  We now offer a complimentary Participant Event Transfer option through your RunSignUp account.

• This option is FREE and allows a runner to "gift" their race registration to another runner in the event they can no longer attend the race. 

  • No exchange of payment can be accepted for transfers! You may not sell your bib.

  • This can be done online anytime prior to race morning!

  • For more information follow: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Transfer-To-Another-Runner  

• Even if you can no longer participate, you can still pick up your race swag at packet pickup!

  • Stop in and let us know you can no longer run - we will even have a finisher medal handy for you, to go along with the race shirt and novelty bib. 

Early Packet Pickup

Avoid the long lines outside race morning and pick up your race materials early!

Date: Friday, March 21

Location: Hermes Sports Office (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2 Cleveland, OH 44113)

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

 
Race Morning

Date: Saturday, March 22

Location: Emerald Necklace Marina (1500 Cleveland Metro Park Dr. Lakewood, OH 44107)

Race Morning Packet Pickup: 6:30am-7:45am

Walker Start: 7:30am

Race Start: 8:00am

Participants planning to walk the course or complete the course in over a 15 minute/mile pace will begin at the 7:30am start. 

All others MUST start at 8:00am.