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Date:
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
226 E Perry Street
Port Clinton, Ohio
43452
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

The Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run/Walk 5K is on Friday, July 4, 2026. Our unique race features squirt gun-wielding volunteers along the route, letting participants beat the heat as we celebrate our nation's birth!

Registration begins at 8:00AM at Adams Street near Croghan Bank, and the race starts promptly at 9:00AM. Our scenic course takes participants along Lake Erie and through historic downtown Port Clinton.

Location

Registration & Awards at Adams Street, Port Clinton, Ohio

Course

Scenic, flat course along Lake Erie and throughout Port Clinton, Ohio

ENTRY FEES (no refunds)

  • $35.00 - Pre-registration due by June 23, 2025 to receive a tshirt

  • $40.00 - Day of Race

  • $20.00 - Pre-registration 9 yrs. and younger

  • $25.00 - Day of Race

Register by mail with check payable to:

Port Clinton Women’s Club

Mail to: PCWC, c/o Lisa Sarty,

649 Jackson Drive, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

AWARDS

• Overall 5k winners: Male & Female

• First place male & female for 5k run - each age group

• First place male & female for 5k walk - overall

AGE DIVISIONS

• 14 & under

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 & older

FEATURES

• T-shirts and bibs to all pre-registered participants on race day

• Refreshments following the event

All proceeds benefit Port Clinton Women's Club and their efforts to provide college scholarships to high school students in our area.

For any questions about the race, please contact [email protected].

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