Race Day Info
4:00PM to 5:30PM
The Winking Lizard Shot in the Dark packet-pick up and late registration at the Winking Lizard on Huron Road near the West End of the Street.
4:30PM to 10:00PM
Enjoy live music by The Spazmatics beginning at 6:00PM. The outdoor Beer Garden will be open throughout the race. Stop by the Leapin' Lizard Kids Zone for fun, treats and a chance to win a 50/50 raffle, sponsored by The Littlest Heroes.
6:00PM
2 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk and 2 Person (2 Miles each) Team Event begin on Huron
6:05PM
4 Mile Run begins on Huron
10:00PM to 2:00AM
Party continues inside the Winking Lizard Tavern
What You Get
The Winking Lizard "A Shot in the Dark" will have 2 water stops, mile markers and course monitors
Runner Amenities:
Glow-in-the-dark necklace
Custom Winking Lizard "A Shot in the Dark" T-shirt
Entry into the Block Party
Free sandwich - compliments of the Winking Lizard
Beer and Liquor specials
Every 100th person to register online will receive a $10 Lizard Loot certificate to be used at any Winking Lizard location
2 Person (2 Miles Each) Team Event
The following information applies to all 2 Person Teams:
Please review this information with each member of your team.
Each person will run 2 miles and start at the same time. There is no relay exchange zone. Your times will then be combined to determine the relay winner. Only 1 team member needs to pick up the team packet.
If you register online, you can sign up both runners and pay for your team. If you register through the mail have EACH member fill out an entry form and submit both entries in the SAME envelope.
Course Maps
2 Mile course map
Water Stops on the 4 Mile Course will be located at W. 28th and Lorain, and W. 29th and Clinton.
Beer Garden
Everyone is welcome into the Beer Garden. If you show ID and are 21 and over, you will receive a wrist band to have the opportunity to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Drink Specials (Available throughout the evening)
- 20oz Great Lakes Holy Moses $4.00
- 20oz Sierra Nevada Summerfest $4.00
- 20oz Coors Light $4.00
- 20oz Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita's $6.00
- Cherry and Grape Red Bull Bombs $4.00
Live Music
A party isn't a party without live music! Come down to see local favorites The Spazmatics on Huron Road inside the Beer Garden from 6:00-10:00 PM.
Race Photos
Event photos will be
uploaded to the website by noon the following day. We will also post photos on our Facebook page.
Awards
4 Mile: Top 3 men and woman overall and three deep in the following age categories:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
2 Person (2 Miles Each) Team Event: Top 3 Male, Female, & Coed Teams
2 Mile Fun Run: Top overall male and female and three deep in the following age categories:
9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over
Host Hotel
The Hampton Inn is conveniently located at 1460 E. 9th Street in downtown Cleveland and will be offering rooms on July 14th for $99 per night (single or double) plus tax and parking. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HAMPTON before June 29th, 2012. Please mention 'A Shot in the Dark' to receive the discounted room rate. The Hampton Inn is just a short walk from the Winking Lizard.
Volunteers
The Winking Lizard “A Shot in the Dark” will need volunteers to help with registration, water stops, course monitors and post race food. All volunteers will receive a glow in the dark necklace and t-shirt along with post race food. If you would like to help, please email hkline@hermescleveland.com.
The Littlest Heroes has partnered with Hermes Sports and Events and The Winking Lizard to sponsor the Leapin' Lizard Kids Zone. Learn more about how we serve children with cancer and their families at the Leapin' Lizard Kids Zone and on our website www.thelittlestheroes.org. It is our desire to continue to expand our reach in Northeast Ohio and care for as many families as possible.
