Amherst Skeleton Run

Proceeds to benefit RUNAMHERST.com

Click HERE to see photos from 2025!

Additional gear items can be ordered separately and shipped directly to your home. Please note: these extra items are  in addition to , not a replacement for, the included registration shirt.

Order here: Skeleton Run Spiritwear Store

START TIME 7:00am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up inside Steele Gym Lobby 8:30am - 1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th grade) 9:00am - 1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th grade) 9:10am - Costume Contest in the main gym 9:30am - 5K Run 10:30am - Awards presentation

TIMING Chip timing for 5K participants

REGISTRATION 5K Run $30 Pre-Registration $35 Day of Race

1/4 Mile Kid's Run and 1/2 Mile Kid's Run Free!

Youth runners in the RunAmherst.com Little Comets Running Club do not have to register for the 400/800 youth runs.  Registration for these athletes is only needed if they want to register for the 5K race or purchase a shirt.  Shirts can be picked up in the main gym before 9:30am on race day.

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events

Mail entries to: Hermes Sports and Events 2425 West 11th Street #2 Cleveland, OH 44113

WHAT YOU GET Participation Medals Synthetic Shirt, Cotton Shirt, Stocking Hat (Cotton option only available thru October 1 - Synthetic Shirt (while supplies last) or Stocking Hat after that) Dog and Stroller divisions! Post-race food and drinks Walkers welcome Awards to overall and age group winners

AWARDS Top men and top women overall

Top Master's men and women overall (40 & over)

Top 3 overall dog and stroller division runners (eligible for age group awards as well!)

Top 3 men and women in the following age categories:

5K Men and Women 7 & Under, 8-11. 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over