Run for Bob 5k

Join us on Memorial Day as we come together to support the fight against ALS. We will have a 5k run and walk all starting at the Strasburg Franklin park at 7am.

All proceeds go to ALS United Ohio. There currently is no cure for ALS but treatments can help manage symptoms for this progressive disease.

Shirts:

We offer size Adult Small to X-Large, plus we have $5 discount for a no shirt option. T-Shirts will be limited after May 10 with limited selections.

Schedule:

Saturday, May 23 at Cross Caffe, 201 2nd Street NW Strasburg, OH 44680

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup

Monday, May 25 at Strasburg Franklin Park, 4th St SE Strasburg, OH US 44680

7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Pickup

8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins

9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony (Awards to be given after everyone is finished)

10:00 AM - Memorial Day Parade

Awards:

5K Run/ Walk

Top 1 Overall Male & Female

Top 1 Male & Female in Age Groups 14-Undar, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

This will be a 5K race through the trails of the Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover Ohio. Parking for the event, registration, check in, awards ceremony will all take place at the Yellowbrick on 39, an adjoining community business. Check in and day of registrations for the race will be from 8am to 9:15am. There will be a table located near the stage and barn at our host venue Yellowbrick on 39. Racers will walk a short distance to the starting line at the Norma Johnson Center Preservation Kiosk near the yellow barn. Racers should be at race starting line no later than 9:20am. The race will begin at 9:30am. The course will be mostly grass with some mulched, rooted or dirt areas. The terrain will be flat, a few steps, on a grade or up and down hills. Participants will be guaranteed a free t-shirt if registered through mail or online by May 3, 2026. Those who register after this date will not be guaranteed a free t-shirt. Overall race winners will be presented an award

along with age category winners. A drawing for door prizes will also occur during the awards ceremony.

This flat, fast course starts in the village and runs South out of town through the industrial park and then winds through some of the streets and alleys in the village back to the finish line.

We have the Seedling Scamper is a free kids run for ages 10 & under that takes place before the 5K. It is about 1/2 mile long, and the kids get to cross the finish line, for a photo finish for the parents. Each scamper will receive a patch at the finish line.

Proceeds from this race are to aid the Bolivar Main Street Association in putting on such events as the Strawberry Festival, the Classics on Canal car show and the Christmas on the Canal.

Shirts:

Participants can choose a unisex shirt size X-Small to 2X-Large or no shirt for $5 discount. Guarantee of race shirt up to May 15th, after that it is a first come first serve!

Schedule:

Saturday, June 6 - Event Day!

7:30 AM - Registration / Pickup Starts

8:45 AM - Seedling Scamper Starts

9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Female & Male

Top 3 Female & Male in the following Age Groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+

Join us for the second annual Rocket Run 5K!

The race kicks off at the high school, winds through scenic back roads, and finishes back at the school.

NEW this year - Rocket Dash Run for ages 12 and under! The race will start at 8:00 a.m. and will be a lap around the football field beginning and ending at the 50 yard line! This is a FREE event. No registration required.

Registration is required for those 12 and under that want to run or walk the 5K

All Ages and All Abilities are welcome.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Registration and packet pickup starts at 6:30 a.m. at Conotton Valley HS

5K Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m.

Start and finish on the 50 yard line of the football field

Awards and refreshments at the conclusion of the 5K race

Chip timing provided by Run to You Racing

All Rocket Dash Run participants (age 12 and under) will receive a medal

5K Awards: Top 3 male & female overall, top 3 male and female in each age group - 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

08:00 AM - Kids Rocket Dash Start

08:12 AM - National Anthem

08:15 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start

09:15 AM - Awards Ceremony

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A SHIRT IS MAY 29th

Come dressed in your best Christmas attire and join us Friday, July 10th for our Stink Stank Stunk 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at Lockport Brewery in Bolivar, Ohio. The course is flat!

Proceeds raised at this event will support PGD (Project Grinch Dust), a local 501(c)3 committed to helping local families in their time of need. By supplying local families with back to school clothes, shoes, backpacks and supplies as well as Christmas gifts that the children make a wishlist for, PGD is hopeful to bring happiness to families when it feels like their is no hope. Please consider making a donation or contributing school supplies (see our FB page for a full wishlist) to be entered into our giveaway.

RACE DAY:

Your race packet will include a t-shirt with race logo, swag and more. We offer Youth X-Small to Large, Adult Small to 2X-Large, and a no shirt option for $5 discount. Packet pickup will take place the day of the event beginning at 5:30pm at Lockport Brewery. Shirts will be limited after June 30 with limited selection!

SCHEDULE:

5:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Pickup

6:30 PM - 1 Mile Fun Run Begins

7:00 PM - 5K Run/Walk Begins

7:30 PM - Awards Pickup Starts *Please pickup your award at the award table any time after 7:30 pm. We have no award ceremony!

AWARDS:

5K Run/Walk:

Top 3 Overall Female & Male

Top 3 Age Group Female & Male in the following 14-Undar, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

1 Mile:

Top 3 Overall Female & Male

SPONSORS:

We would love to have you as a sponsor! Every $300 we receive will essentially cover one child at Back to School. Our sponsorship range from $250-5000.