Amish Country Half Marathon

Have you ever pet a pig? What do they feel like?

Come join us for an early morning run in lovely Holmes County, OH! The 2026 Run 4 Relief will benefit families by helping them purchase pigs to improve their income.

For the younger crowd and those of you who enjoy a shorter distance the 1K Fun Run is for you! This event will not be timed, and no awards will be given to those who finish first, middle or last. Everyone who participates in this event will receive a t-shirt and possibly a piggy bank!

Please remember to bring your water bottles. Let's reuse and recycle! Gatorade and water will be available at the run.

The 1K and 5K Run will be held on the west side of the Mt. Hope Event Center on Twp. Road 362 on Saturday, July 11th. Look for the tent. Registration starts an hour before the race.

The 1K will start at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K kicking off at 8:00 AM. Every participant will receive a t-shirt and the top 6 overall runners will receive an award. Age awards will also be given.

Sign up today on this site. All proceeds will be given to MCC to assist in purchasing pigs to increase income for families. Registration fees will be paid by the participant.

So start your running soon and get in shape to run the Ohio MCC Run 4 Relief!

Millersburg Food Run 10K, 5K & 1 mile

Ready, set, go! The Millersburg Food Run is scheduled for Sunday, July 26th at 8:00 am!

The Millersburg Food Run 10K, 5K & 1-mile is the Millersburg Seventh-day Adventist Church’s contribution to help meet the needs of some Holmes County families. The profit from the race will be donated to the Love Center Food Pantry. The Love Center Food Pantry has been servicing the needs of Holmes County since 1986. Nearly 1000 families utilize the food pantry and it has processed over 660,000 lbs of food a year. This Christian ministry is supported by businesses and congregations throughout Holmes County.

There will be competitive, professionally timed, 5K and 10K courses and a non-competitive 1-mile course. Runners, joggers, walkers, all are welcome! The race is on a flat, paved Rails-to-Trails path (former train track) starting at Hipp Station Depot near historic downtown Millersburg, Ohio. The race course runs through wooded areas and farm fields. You will sometimes see deer and wildlife along the way. You may even see a bald eagle! Amish buggies and cyclists regularly use this trail; be prepared to share the space.

All participants will receive medal, goodie bag, and a ticket for prize drawing of gifts/gift baskets. T-shirts will be on a first-come first-serve basis for registrations after June 29, 2026. Gift basket donations are from local businesses. Drawing for the gift baskets will be done after the race has started so participants can check to see if they’ve won when they return to the finish line. There will be a beverages and snack table available for the participants after the race.

Race fees: 10K - $35, 5K- $25, adult 1-mile - $15 and child 1-mile - $8. On-site day of registration will be available however online registration is still strongly encouraged. Day of registration: 10K - $40, 5K- $30, adult 1-mile - $15 and child 1-mile - $8.

Race categories by gender: 13 and under; 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Overall first place winner for each race and by gender will receive $20 Subway gift card. First place in each race, gender and age categories will receive $5 Subway gift card. There will be a live, in-person awards ceremony.

Parking is free at Hipp Station. There is additional street parking nearby.

Saturday, September 19th 2026 - Race begins at 8:00 am

Winesburg Park - 7705 TR 671 Winesburg, OH 44690

Packet pickup will begin the day of the race at 7 am

Join generations of Winesburgers in running the Great Grape Race, one of the many fun events of the 28th Winesburg Reunion weekend! This event begins at Winesburg Park and is perfect for all ages, featuring a scenic route through the picturesque farmland. Whether you’re a dedicated runner, a casual jogger, or just looking to enjoy a family-friendly event, this race is designed for everyone.

Granola bars, bananas and water will be available for runners at the finish line. The event concludes at Winesburg Park, where the Fall Festival will be taking place. After the race, there will be food trucks, baseball games, and various festival and reunion activities throughout the rest of the day.

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers. All participants will receive a voucher for an ice cream cone from Whitmer's General Store.

Parking will be in the field behind the playground at Winesburg park. Participants will need to drive past the park entrance on TR 671. They will enter the drive at 7771 TR 671 and park in the field past the house. There will be signs indicating where to park the day of the race.

NOTE: Shirt deadline is 2 weeks prior to event. Anyone registering after this date will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our best to estimate quantity and sizing needs but can not guarantee correct sizes to anyone registering after this date.