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 22nd Annual Walk, Rock, Roll and Run in person at the Great Lakes Science Center, Saturday, May 4, 2024. 

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. For the 2022-2023 fiscal year, our generous donor's support has empowered over 2,000 students and educators to engage in 191 diversity and inclusion centered workshops, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become leaders and change agents in their schools.

Sponsorships 

Click here for the online form or Click here for the mail-in form.
Contact Brenda Saridakis at 216-752-3000 ext. 230 or bsaridakis@diversitycenterneo.org

All sponsor logos must be received by April 12, 2024, for inclusion on the commemorative t-shirt.

The premiere of our powerful new video by Goldfarb Weber Creative Media was a highlight of our previous Humanitarian Award Celebration. Watch it again here, and please share it with others who may not know about our work.

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. 

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 - If you register after 4/24, you will receive your shirt after and you will need make arrangements to pick it up from the Diversity Center between 5/13 – 5/17)
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 2nd. 

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

Fees
Early Registration (through April 29):
5K - $38  (t-shirts are included if you are running in person - If you register after 4/26, you will receive your shirt after the race)
3 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated) 
1 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated) 

Late Registration (April 30 - May 4):
5K - $43  (t-shirts are included if you are running in person)
3 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated)
1 Mile - $0 (Donations Appreciated)

Awards
Top Overall Runner

Top 3 Runners 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! Aim to raise $500+ on your personal fundraising page, you will be automatically entered into a raffle with a chance to win fantastic prizes. Must be present to win on May 4, 2024. 

​You can 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

Join the Competition  

6th 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 receive all funds by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 6th.

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:
Maggie Myers, our Top Individual Fundraising Prize Winner, raised $1,000! 
Thompson Hine, our 5th Annual Workplace Traveling Trophy Winner, raised a remarkable $11,565! 

For more information, contact Brenda Saridakis at 216-752-3000 ext. 230 or bsaridakis@diversitycenterneo.org