3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH

On March 15, 2010, a tragic event took the life of a great man. James A. Kerstetter was not just a son, husband, father, friend, and police officer; he was a beacon of light in our community. In July of that same year, an event was created to honor and remember Jim's legacy. Now, sixteen years later, the Kerstetter 5K has evolved into more than just a memorial; it has become a symbol of unity, remembrance, and community support, embraced by countless individuals and organizations.

Results & Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top Male and Top Female overall finishers.

Placer medals will also be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category:

• 17 & Under

• 18–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–64

• 65 & Up

Enjoy the fantastic beauty of Findley State Park on this trail race/hike! Experience our forests' glory in July on this curvy course around Findley Lake, including streams (bridge crossing), scenic views, and some short steep inclines and declines. The race will begin and end near our beach area parking lot. This trail race and hike is a fundraiser that will help The Friends of Findley State Park promote and make improvements, educate children and the general public on the importance of the preservation and conservation of our natural resources, and enhance the park facilities, natural habitat, and educational program.

What You Get

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Registration includes a t-shirt, swag bag, and hand-crafted medal created by a local artist specifically for our race!

1 Mile Fun run participants will not receive a shirt, Please register by June 28th to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability.

Refreshments will be provided at the finish line.

Registration

Pricing through race morning:

• 5K Run - $35

• Hike - $30

• 10K Run - $45

• 1 Mile Fun Run - $25

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup

Packet Pick Up/Check in begin at 7:00 AM on Race day

5K, 10K Trail Race & Hike begins staggered start at 9:00 AM

Age Groups & Awards: 5K Run & 10K Run

Top Overall M & F

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

10 & Under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & Older

Beulah Beach, located halfway between Vermilion and Huron, is a Christian camp and retreat center. The proceeds from the 5K and Kids Fun Run will go towards our new Pickle-ball courts.

The Kids' Fun Run (roads only) will be at 6pm with the 5K shortly after. The 5K will be on roads, grass covered fields and wooded trails. While most of the 5K is flat there are some small hills included.

At the conclusion of the award presentation there will be food trucks, lake swimming, zip-lines and music. Fun for the whole family!

Race shirts will be given to the first 50 registered for the Fun Run and first 100 registered for the 5K.

Learn more about Beulah Beach at http://www.beulahbeach.org.

Join us this August for the 32nd annual Run the Ridge 5K Run/Walk presented by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville!

This year, the event benefits pediatric cancer research.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

Friday, August 7, 2026

• 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

• Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.

RACE MORNING

Saturday, August 8, 2026

• 7:30 a.m.- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up

• 8:50 a.m.- Kid's Fun Run Start (400m race around the track)

• 9:00 a.m. - 5K Run and Walk Start

REGISTRATION FEES

• 5K Adults: $30 Pre-Registration, $35 Race Day

• 5K Ages 19 and Under: $25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day

• Kid's Fun Run: $10 Pre-registration and Race Day

All mailed pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A paper entry form can be found at the bottom of the page.

Please make checks payable and mail entries to: Hermes Sports and Events (2425 West 11th Street #2 Cleveland, OH 44113)

WHAT YOU GET

• Custom finisher medal

• Custom t-shirts to all registered by August 1 (subject to availability after August 1)

• Post-race food and drinks

• Live 5K chip timed results

• Awards to overall and age group winners

AWARDS

• Top Overall Male and Top Female

• Top Three Male/Female Finishers in the following age categories:

• 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

MORE INFORMATION

• Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 and [email protected]

• Angela at [email protected]

*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.

When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, you’re not just participating in an event – you’re joining a movement! Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Research shows that under-resourced children and youth who have volunteer mentors and support services are far more likely to attend school regularly, thrive academically, exhibit healthy behaviors, build nurturing relationships, exude high self-esteem, and graduate from high school with a plan for the future.

Your support and the support of others help our children achieve great things! Through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adults, we empower children ages 6 – 19 to dream big, build resilience, and unlock their full potential. Moreover, our support services strengthen our mentoring with social and emotional learning, academic enrichment and tutoring, career and college readiness programming, summer camps, a Learning Resource Center, and family engagement activities.

Start Times

Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am

5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am

Awards to be announced around 10:00am

Distances

5K (run or walk)

1 Mile (walk)

Timing

5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing

1 Mile: Untimed

Registration

Race-day registration begins at 8:00am inside the Lorain County Community College, inside the Physical Education Building (1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44135). Parking can found at Lot 6 on the campus of Lorain County Community College.

If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, September 3

Mail to:

Hermes Sports and Events

2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees

Pre-registration:

$30

Race Day Registration:

$35

Early Packet Pickup

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County

1270 Abbe Road North

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Friday, September 4 from 4-6pm

Parking

Parking will be available the day of the race at Lorain County Community College. Please park in Lot 6 which is near the Fitness Center on the North Side of Campus.

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 & Over

What You Get

• Commemorative Race T-shirt

• Post-race refreshments

• Awards for the 5K race

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or [email protected]