Sophia's Smile 5k & 1 Mile Walk

A fun filled course featuring lights, music and a disco ball.

*All proceeds benefit Collin Cares Cure Cancer, a non-profit that supports and donates to families dealing with cancer.

Entry Fees: 5K $25.00 and $30.00 after July 25

1 Mile Kids Run/Walk $15.00 and $20.00 after July 25

Awards: Top three finishers in age groups. Times will be posted.

Kids Fun Run/Walk participants will receive ribbons

Participants will receive glow-in-the-dark items to wear for the race as well as race t-shirts.

*Those registering after July 21st are not guaranteed shirts.

Packet Pickup

TBD

RACE LOCATION

Root Middle School, 333 W. Sturbridge, Medina, OH 44256

*No refunds will be issued for any reason

Please join us for the Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk taking place on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at Buckeye Woods Park.

The event is presented by Thomas Schmidt (race director) as well as race board members from The Society; Medina County Special Olympics, Ohio; Integrated Community Solutions and the Knights of Columbus Council #4168.

Participants can register online at this website OR mail-in the paper registration form which is also included in the tab on this website.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration begins at 8:00am.

The 5K begins at 9:00am. The 1-Mile Walk begins immediately following the 5K start.

Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.

Awards presented to the top 5K male and female runners overall and the top three 5K male and female runners in the following age categories:

(14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up).

Join Us Sunday, October 18th for The Annual RePlay for Kids Halloween Run

RePlay for Kids mission is to increase the availability of toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. They repair, adapt and distribute toys and assistive devices free of charge. In so doing, they strive to raise awareness and increase the number and variety of toys and devices available to the children who need them.

Start Times

Registration and Packet Pickup- 8:00am

5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk start- 9:00am

Awards and Activities- 10:00am

Distance

5K

1 Mile

Timing Method

5K: Chip timed

1 Mile: Untimed

Registration

Pre-Registration (through Saturday, October 17th at 11:59pm EST):

5K and 1 Mile - $25 for Adults; $10 for Kids 12 & Under

Race Day Registration (Sunday, October 18th at 12:00am-8:45am):

5K and 1 Mile - $30 for Adults; $10 for Kids 12 & Under (T-shirts are not guaranteed and sizes are subject to availability)

Packet Pick Up:

Saturday, October 25th from 10am - Noon

Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities

4691 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256

Race Details:

You can sign up as an individual, or form a group and race as a team.

Virtual registration is available if you can't join us but would still like to support RePlay for Kids. Your shirt and gift bag will be mailed to you after the race.

Costumes are encouraged!

If you would like to register with a physical entry instead of digital, all mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 22nd.

Make checks payable to HERMES and mail to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St., Suite #2

Cleveland, OH 44113

Awards (5K)

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top Overall Male and Female in the following age groups:

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

More Information

For more information about the race, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

RePlay for Kids website https://replayforkids.org/