A runner making his way through the autumn woods during the EDWINS Run for Re-Entry
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute

Run for Re-Entry

Sunday, October 18, 2026 9 AM check-in · 10 AM start

Register to Run or Walk Explore Sponsorships
When October 18 Sunday morning at 10 AM
Where EDWINS Restaurant 12383 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights
Choose 5K or 1 Mile Trail challenge or family-friendly fun
Celebrate Lunch & Prizes Stay with us after the finish

The 11th Annual Run for Re-Entry

One morning. Two courses. Thousands of second chances.

Every day, the men and women of EDWINS grind it out to build a new future after incarceration. On October 18, we run and walk beside them—through the neighborhood, through the trails and toward fair and equal futures.

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Runners starting the EDWINS Run for Re-Entry in Cleveland Heights

Choose Your Adventure

How do you want to grind?

Both courses begin and end at EDWINS Restaurant, where lunch, prizes and a community celebration wait at the finish.

The challenge

5K Grind

Take on one of Ohio’s toughest and most unusual 5Ks: road, trail, water crossings, steep climbs and rocky terrain through Doan Creek. Expect autumn color, wet shoes and a finish you’ll remember.

All ages welcome

1-Mile Fun Run & Walk

Tour the neighborhood around EDWINS on a welcoming sidewalk course designed for beginners, walkers, families and strollers. Bring your crew and move at your own pace.

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Sunday, October 18

Your race-day rundown

Come ready to move, cheer and celebrate. Trail runners should dress for uneven terrain and possible creek water.

9:00 AM

Check-in opens

Pick up your race materials and get settled at EDWINS Restaurant, 12383 Cedar Road.

10:00 AM

The run and walk begin

Choose the 5K Grind or 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk and head out with the EDWINS community.

After

Lunch and prizes

Cross the finish line, refuel and stay for awards, lunch and celebration with fellow runners and supporters.

Why We Run

Every mile moves re-entry forward.

Proceeds benefit EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, which provides tuition-free culinary and hospitality education along with the wraparound support people need to build lasting careers and successful lives after incarceration.

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“Show returning citizens that you support their right to fair and equal futures.”

EDWINS Run for Re-Entry

The Grind in Action

Runner navigating the wooded 5K Grind trail
A runner with family members after the race
EDWINS Run for Re-Entry finishers wearing their medals
Members of the EDWINS community celebrating race day

Make a Bigger Impact

Put your organization behind second chances.

Sponsorships pair meaningful visibility with entries for your team—and help EDWINS continue providing education, career training and re-entry support.

Recognition deadline October 9, 2026 For inclusion on shirts and signage
5K Grind Leader
$10,000
  • Name or logo on race-day banner and route signs
  • Recognition at race kick-off
  • Prominent name or logo on the race T-shirt
  • 25 run or walk entries
  • Inclusion in social media and media releases
  • Name or logo on the EDWINS website and finish-line sign
Become the Grind Leader
Trailblazer
$5,000
  • Name or logo on route signs
  • Recognition at race kick-off
  • Name or logo on the race T-shirt
  • 15 run or walk entries
  • Inclusion in social media
  • Website and finish-line recognition
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Forerunner
$2,500
  • Recognition at race kick-off
  • Name or logo on the race T-shirt
  • 10 run or walk entries for your team
  • Inclusion in social media
  • Website and finish-line recognition
Select This Level
Pacesetter
$1,000
  • Name on the race T-shirt
  • 5 run or walk entries
  • Name on the EDWINS website
  • Name on the finish-line sign
Select This Level
Sprinter
$500
  • Name on the race T-shirt
  • 2 run or walk entries
  • Name on the EDWINS website
  • Name on the finish-line sign
Select This Level
Friend at the Finish Line
$150
  • Name on the EDWINS website
  • Name on the finish-line sign
  • A visible show of support for re-entry
Select This Level

Paying by check?

Make checks payable to EDWINS and mail to EDWINS, 12323 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106.

Questions about sponsoring?

Contact Anne at 216‑978‑2479 or anne@edwinsrestaurant.org. A development team member will provide runner registration codes after payment is received.

Good to Know

Before you hit the course

Where should I go on race morning?

Check-in begins at 9 AM at EDWINS Restaurant, 12383 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights. Both courses start at 10 AM.

Is the 1-mile course family-friendly?

Yes. The 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk is beginner-, stroller- and family-friendly and primarily follows neighborhood sidewalks.

What should I expect on the 5K Grind?

This is a rugged road-and-trail run with water crossings, hills, narrow trails and rocky, uneven terrain. Wear shoes and clothing that can handle mud and water.

Are the courses closed to the public?

No. Both routes use public sidewalks and paths. Stay aware of other trail users, driveways, vehicles and changing trail conditions.

What happens after the race?

Stick around at EDWINS for lunch, prizes and a celebration with runners, walkers, families and supporters.

See You on the Trails

Ready to grind for second chances?

Run it. Walk it. Sponsor it. However you show up, you help move re-entry forward.

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Sunday, October 18, 2026 · EDWINS Restaurant · Cleveland Heights, Ohio