The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's Walk, Rock, Roll and Run

About Us 

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is excited to celebrate our 21st Annual Walk, Rock, Roll and Run in person at the Great Lakes Science Center, Saturday, May 6, 2023. 

The Diversity Center is the leading advocate for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in Northeast Ohio. Diversity has been our mission – and our challenge – since 1927. We believe diversity makes us all stronger – in our classrooms, our workplaces, and across our community. But achieving diversity is harder than ever. In today’s polarized environment, anti-Semitism, bigotry, and racism continue to thrive. Our work has never been more important.

When you support our work, you are helping a new generation of students and future leaders embrace their differences and become change agents for inclusion and diversity in our region. Each year, our combined programs touch more than 16,000 people in 11 counties throughout Northeast Ohio. Our goal is to help individuals and organizations recognize, understand, appreciate, leverage, and celebrate diversity. Your sponsorship(s) will allow us that opportunity. 

We premiered our powerful new video by Goldfarb Weber Creative Media Teach Acceptance, Build Community at our 68th Annual Humanitarian Award Celebration. Watch it here, and please share it with others who may not know about our work.

Sponsorships 

Click here for sponsorship information, or contact Brenda Saridakis at 216-752-3000 ext. 230 or bsaridakis@diversitycenterneo.org.

All sponsor logos must be received by April 14, 2023, for inclusion on the commemorative t-shirt.

Run and Walk Registration Information 

If you pre-register for the WALK, you will not have to check-in. 
All RUNNERS will have to go to the RUN registration tent for packet pick-up. 

All registered participants will receive free entry to the Great Lakes Science Center and USS Cod. To receive free entry, all registered walker participants will have to come to the walker registration tent to receive their wristbands. Runners will receive their wristbands at runner registration. 

Discounted tickets for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
Rock Hall discount is $10. Adult admission is $25 instead of $35. Only adults get the discount. Children 6-12 will cost $25. Children under 6 are free.
To receive the discount you have to purchase your tickets in advance. Discounts are only good for Saturday, May 6, 2023. All registered participants will receive a discount code through email one week before the event.

Start Times
Registration and packet pick-up: 7:30 am for Runners and new Walker registrations. 
All events step-off: 8:30 am

Distances
5K Run (t-shirts are included if you are running in person)
3 Mile (walk)
1 Mile (walk)

Timing
5K - Chip timed  (t-shirts are included if you are running in person)
3 Mile - Untimed
1 Mile - Untimed

Registration
Race-day registration begins at 7:30 am

If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, May 4th. 

Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events 
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees
Early Registration (through May 1):
5K - $38  (t-shirts are included if you are running in person)
3 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated) 
1 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated) 

Late Registration (May 2 - May 6):
5K - $43  (t-shirts are included if you are running in person)
3 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated)
1 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated)

Awards
Top Male and Female overall

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over

More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or Cierra Hilson at 216-752-3000 ext. 222 or chilson@diversitycenterneo.org.

Team Captains 

Utilize our Team Captain Guide to make the most of your Team! Share our Community Impact Report with your family members and friends as you invite them to join your Team and raise funds!

SOMETHING NEW FOR OUR TEAMS
​You are now able to create multiple teams within your organization!  We will calculate funds raised from all of your company's teams to get your team total.

You must name your teams with the company name first, then add the modifiers. e.g.
Microsoft – Engineers
Microsoft – R&D

To qualify for prizes, The Diversity Center must be in receipt of all funds by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 8th. This includes Matching Gifts.
May the best workplace win our Top Workplace Fundraising Trophy!

For more information contact Cierra Hilson at chilson@diversitycenterneo.org. 

Join the Competition  

5th Annual Workplace Traveling Trophy and Top Individual Fundraising Prize!

You will have bragging rights for a year! Grand Marshal Russ Mitchell, Channel 3 News Anchor WKYC TV-3, will present your trophy or prize to you virtually or in person. Our Walk, Rock, Roll and Run Awards Ceremony will be featured on TV-3's website and The Diversity Center's website.

To qualify for prizes, The Diversity Center must be in receipt of all funds by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 8th.

Top Workplace Fundraising Prize: Traveling Trophy and participation in Awards Ceremony!

Top Individual Fundraising Prize: The Rock Hall Special Experience and participation in the Awards Ceremony! Rock Hall Special Experience includes:

Private Tour (6 tickets)
Gift Bag
Chance to Play Hall of Fame DJ (Blast your favorite song over the museum PA system)

Last year's winners:
Azadeh Hardiman, our Top Individual Fundraising Prize Winner, raised $1,500! 
FirstEnergy, our 4th Annual Workplace TravelingTrophy Winner, raised a remarkable $13,470!