Running With A Mission
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Running with a Mission : Event overview
Running with a Mission is The City Mission’s 15th annual community race held at Edgewater Park in Cleveland on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event includes a range of distances and a Kids Fun Run and is described as family friendly. Organizers expect more than 500 participants.
The event features the following distances:
- 5K run
- 1-mile walk
- Kids Fun Run
Proceeds support The City Mission’s programs and services that serve men, women, and children in Cleveland and aim to address the cycle of poverty. Event proceeds are directed to the nonprofit’s poverty-fighting work and resident care.
Corporate sponsorships and community partnerships are part of the event structure. Sponsors are noted to receive exposure to an estimated 500+ runners and walkers and to the organization’s broader follower base. The event provides vendor table options and several sponsorship levels managed by The City Mission as part of its fundraising and community engagement activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
