Wellsburg 4th of July 5K Run/Walk ( JUNE 27th )

Join us for our 2nd annual 5K run/walk at the Belmont County Fairgrounds to raise money for LifeWise programs in Belmont County, Ohio. LifeWise is a nonprofit organization that teaches character trait education through Bible stories during school hours. The course is paved with beautiful rural scenery. It is a family friendly environment with activities for the kids including a color fun run following the 5K race. The Big Red Bus will make an appearance. Food will be provided for the race participants. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome. Be respectful of other runners. Please clean up after your dog.

5K Registration Details:

• Race day registration starts at 7:00 a.m. with a race start time of 8:30 a.m.

• $25- Early registration now until July 9th

• $30- Registration after July 9th

• $20- Students 17 years of age and under

• Register by July 31st to be guaranteed a shirt

Join us for the Corny 5k & 1 mile run/walk. During corn and wheat harvest time, we are holding this event to help raise funds for the restoration of First Lutheran Church. Our church building is 100 years old this year in 2026 and we are fundraising for various repairs and updates.

Please come and join our a-mazingly corny event! Wear your corniest outfit and enjoy our corny family friendly atmosphere.

We are so pleased to announce the 11th Annual Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 12th at 9:00 AM in Grand Vue Park!! You won't wanna miss this race!!! As always we will have delicious post race food and tons of door prizes !! We are anticipating this will be the largest race ever for Rise N Shine 5K so you will definitely want to preregister for this event if you can.

WHERE: Start and finish will be at the Big Red Barn at Grand Vue Park.

WHEN: Race day registration opens at 7:30 am. Both the 5K Run & 5K Walk start at 9:00 am.

COURSE: Same course as in 2025. Course map will be posted at a later date.

T-SHIRT DEADLINE: The last day to guarantee a T-Shirt / preferred size is end of day, Saturday, August 30th. Extra shirts will be ordered, but neither shirt nor size will be guaranteed if you register beyond 8/30.

AWARDS:

Overall - Top 3, M&F (Run & Walk)

Age Groups - Top 3, M&F (Run & Walk)

1-7, 8-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Marshall County.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: The American Cancer Society is the only nationwide, community based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.