Running With A Mission
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Running with a Mission : The City Mission
The City Mission presents the 15th annual Running with a Mission community event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Edgewater Park in Cleveland. The event includes a variety of distances and family oriented activities, and proceeds support The City Mission’s programs that serve men, women, and children experiencing poverty.
The event program includes:
- 5K run
- 1-mile walk
- Kids Fun Run
Organizers expect more than 500 participants and note that proceeds benefit the Mission’s poverty-fighting programs and services in Cleveland. The event is described as family friendly and includes on-site activities tied to the race day experience.
Sponsorship opportunities are organized through a sponsorship packet and a sponsorship form. Listed sponsorship levels include presenting, racer, T shirt, pacer, and other named levels with amounts ranging from the presenting sponsor level to smaller named sponsorships such as water station. Additional sponsor options and amenities are listed, including the choice to remain anonymous and the possibility of a vendor table. Sponsors are described as receiving exposure to an estimated 500 plus runners and walkers and to a wider audience of The City Mission supporters, creating connections with local community partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
