5K on the Lake
SATURDAY, JULY 4th 2026 - 5k race starts at 8:00am
Start line
130 North Main Street
Lakeview, OH
Finish Line
(former Lakeview Elementary)
330 West Lake St
Lakeview, OH
Registration:
$30 until June 13th, 2026 Run, T-Shirt & Finisher’s Medal
$35 until June 20th, 2026 Run, T-Shirt & Finisher’s Medal
$40 until June 27th, 2026 Run, T-Shirt (while supplies last) and Finisher’s medal
5K Run - No Shirt - Donate more to the Indian Lake Cross Country team!
Race Day Registration will be available. Shirts may be available, while supplies last. (Shirts not guaranteed after the June 27th cutoff)
Packet pick-up from 6:30—7:30 AM
Day of registration closes at 7:30 AM
Please note: Registration will be beside the stop light in Lakeview. Parking is available at the old Lakeview elementary or downtown.
JH & HS Students registered by June 13th will receive a $5 discount on their registration! (Discount calculated automatically online)
Course:
Accurate 5K with each mile marked.
The course will start on N. Main Street (County Rd 270), then you will turn left onto Township Road 87, then another left onto Township Road 83, finally another left onto County Rd 82 (W. Lake Street). It will end in front of the old school. It is mostly flat with one or two gentle rolls.
There will be one water stop along the route.
Celebrate America's birthday in the hometown of the first human on the Moon - Neil Armstrong. The race starts and finishes at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds, and winds it way through one of America's best small towns. All paved roads and mostly flat!
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: Moonlight Glow Run (June 20th), Rocket to the Moon Run (July 4th), and Run to the Moon (July 18th). Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the Moon Series Challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moonlight Glow 5k!
The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30am and is hosted by the West Mansfield Conservation Club. The 5K kicks off a fun-filled Independence Day celebration. Start your July 4th with us for a morning run/walk. The Firecracker 5000 starts and finishes at the West Mansfield Conservation Club. After the race enjoy a day full of festival activities for all ages and wraps up at dark with a fantastic fireworks show.
$5.00 discount for youth participants ages 18 and under.
Registration fee includes a race shirt, real-time race results with chip timing. Packet pick-up available on RACE DAY only, starting at 7:00am.
32nd Annual Star Spangled Spectacular 5K
July 4, 2026 9:00 a.m.
The event begins at 9:00 a.m. when over 1,000 runners take off in the area’s largest run/walk – the Freedom 5K . The Lima Area Concert Band will perform at 8:00 p.m. in the Rotary Pavilion in Faurot Park and the areas largest fireworks display will follow around 10:00 p.m. Medals will go to the top three finishers in each age category.
Race Location:
Race starts in Faurot Park on S Cole St near the intersection of Lakewood Ave.
Registration Cost:
Freedom 5K: $20 through June 4th and $25 after June 4th, includes t-shirt if registered by June 15th
Packet Pick Up:
Race day registration is 7-9am with the race starting at 9.
Awards will be given for the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
In person registration is from 10AM-12PM the day of with refreshments available. The ride starts at Garner Trucking, 9291 CR 313 Findlay OH 45840.
Kick stands up NOON
This year's route will be:
START: Garner Trucking (Findlay)
STOP 1:
STOP 2:
STOP 3:
STOP 4:
FINAL STOP: Findlay Moose Lodge #698 - Approximate arrive time @ 5pm with live music, Silent Auction & Dinner provided for all riders!
50-50 Raffle too! All ride proceeds benefit Wreaths Across America: Hancock County!
Compete with others on our unique course of asphalt and grass with moderate hills. Winner in each category (17 & under, 18-30, 31-49, 50-64, 65 +) will receive a medal and one dozen chocolate chip cookies.
Check-in at bottom of large reservoir located at Chloe Greiner Village Park.
Join us for the 24th Anniversary of Run to the Moon and the 57th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing - July 18, 2026 in Wapakoneta Ohio, the boyhood home of Neil Armstrong.
2026 is the 57th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. This event starts and finishes at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta OH, the birthplace of Neil Armstrong. The race is a run/walk and has many unique features including a NASA astronaut to help start the run and high-five you as you finish, Space Facts along the courses, and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing and educational experience.
Each run has a $30 registration fee until April 30, 2026. Run fee is $35 on May 1, 2026.
RACE AMENITIES: Space Themed Race Medal, T-Shirt, Moon Pies and more!
** MOON CITY CHALLENGE -- use this link to sign up for all three runs: runsignup.com/race/oh/newknoxville/flymetomoon **
RACE LOGISTICS:
FLEXIBILITY REGARDING YOUR RACE DISTANCE. You may alter your race distance yourself using the free, self-managed transfer we offer. Follow the link in your registration confirmation email to Manage Registration and transfer to a different distance event. You may shorten your race distance from the 10K to 5K to 1 Mile, and may do that yourself online and there is no change fee.
Race Start Time on Saturday July 18: The race will start on time at 8:15 a.m. (10K) and 8:30 a.m. (5K and 1 Mile) with no exceptions.
The Run to the Moon is organized by the United Way of Auglaize County. Proceeds will benefit the 2025 campaign and our partner agencies who provide programs and support to our friends, families and neighbors in need. Any donations will be directed to the United Way of Auglaize County's 2025 campaign and used in the same manner. The run is located on the grounds of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum but does not financially benefit the museum and/or its operations.
Registration is open!
Join us on August 1, 2026, for our annual 5K community run/walk through the town of Rushsylvania, Ohio. The course is mostly on neighborhood roads and does a loop through the cemetery. The race starts on Stewart Street near the Rushsylvania United Methodist Church and the finish is in the Rushsylvania Village Park near the start. There will be a water stop (aid station) on Sandusky Street, near mile 2, on the out and back section of the course.
This race will be chip timed with live results.
Kids Run
There will be a Kids Fun Run for youth who are not running in the 5K in the park near the finish line. The Kids Run will start at approximately 9:15AM, after the finish of the 5K race.
Swim takes place in Lima Lake Reservoir. The swim is a loop. 15 mile bike is a rolling, fast course on country roads in a large rectangle. Runs are on the river walk. Transition area is a paved parking lot within the park. Restrooms are nearby.
There will be oranges, bananas and water for participants during and after the race. There will be pizza and a bounce house post race.
Race Distances are as follows:
Triathlon
500 yd swim
15 mile bike
5k run
Duathlon
2 mile run
15 mile bike
5k run
Kids 1k run
Come join us for the 32nd Annual 5k Run to Educate on August 7, 2026. The race begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Bellefontaine High School Track.
When the LCEF Run To Educate committee was organizing the event as a fundraiser for the foundation, the topic of awards came up. It was discussed that a popular distance for a run is 5K or about 3.1 miles. In mathematics, Pi is a mathematical constant whose value is the ratio of any circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159 in the usual decimal notation. The committee thought it would be a great tie in to link a mathematical term to an event sponsored by an educational foundation. So that is why every year pies are awarded to the top male and female finisher.
Registrations after July 17, 2026 will not be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
Race Day Registration: 6:00 to 6:45 pm
5k Start Time - 7:00 pm
Walkers Welcome
Awards
Overall Top Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Group
9 Years and Under
10 - 14 Years
15 - 19 Years
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and Over
Kids Race
Kids fun run for kids aged 10 and under. Free to run, with a shirt option for $8
The Move Better. Live Better. 5K is a community-driven run/walk hosted by Ohio Movement Clinic in Findlay, built around one simple mission: when we move better, we live better. This family-friendly event welcomes all fitness levels and brings together runners, walkers, and local supporters for a day focused on health, connection, and giving back.
Surrounding the race will be a Small Business Sponsor Village featuring local Findlay businesses, creating opportunities to support and discover services within our own community. All event proceeds and donations will benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence &Rape Crisis Services, supporting programs and services to anyone affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Join us as we promote healthier living, strengthen small businesses, and invest in the future of Findlay — one step at a time.
This event will raise support for LifeWise Academy programs within Allen County. Upwards of 2,500 public school students (up to Grade 8) now receive Bible Instruction at Allen East, Bath, Columbus Grove, Delphos, Elida, Perry, Shawnee and Spencerville
Pick your Team to support your local LifeWise program. All ages and families welcome! NEW THIS YEAR: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 McDONALD'S GIFT CARD! (Only one Gift Card per person).
Run or walk at this family-friendly 5K event to be held on Labor Day morning at 9 am. We will begin and end near the Sunnydale House (next to Elida Elementary). The course will take you through the village of Elida with many volunteers to encourage you along the way.
Event: LifeWise of Allen County 5K Run/Walk
Date: Labor Day (Sept 1) with gun start at 9am
Start/Finish: Drive next to the Sunnydale House (4289 Sunnydale Drive / Elida, OH 45807)
Course: Flat terrain through the Village of Elida
Sign Up Fee: $24 Adult (17 and older) / $14 Child (16 and younger) through August 3rd. August 4th through August 31st - $32 Adult / $19 Child. ON RACE DAY - $40 Adult / $25 Child. There is a discount available to families who register more than 4 participants. Please email [email protected] for help in receiving the discount.
Race Keepsakes: Sara's Sweet Free Cookie Coupon, BOGO Drink from The Meeting Place, Snack Bag of Pork Rinds from Rudolph Foods, McDonald's Coupons, US Plastics' pens, and Magnetic Chip Clip from ACTS Ministries
Water Stations: At mile markers one and two.
Parking: The lot between the elementary and the Sunnydale House will close at 8.25am for the 1K Fun Run. It will re-open (outbound traffic) at approximately 9.45, when most 5K race participants have finished the 5K. Other lots available are: 1) West of the Elementary; 2) All of the Middle School.
Medal Awards: Top 3 in men and women’s “Under 40” and “Masters” divisions.
Post Race: Fruit and water will be available for participants. Prize drawings at 10:15 am for those who possess a Bib Number.
Join us on September 13th, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Liberty Benton High School for the 5K Foot Pursuit , a race dedicated to promoting suicide awareness and mental health support, hosted by the Crime Prevention Association of Findlay/Hancock County and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team. This event isn’t just about speed, it’s about chasing hope, breaking the stigma, and supporting those who need it most.
Inspired by the relentless pursuit of help and healing, this race challenges runners, walkers, and law enforcement professionals alike to come together in solidarity. Whether you’re running for yourself, for a loved one, or simply to show support, every step forward is a step toward awareness and change.
Let’s lace up, step up, and run for a cause that truly matters. Because in this pursuit, no one runs alone.
Are you ready to join the chase? Register today!
To guarantee a race T-shirt, please register by August 24th. Limited shirts may be available for purchase on race day, but availability is not guaranteed.
** THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE**
This is a fun 5K run/walk aimed towards bringing the community together to create hope for the future by reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, depression and anxiety and raising awareness of resources available to prevent Suicide and the ripple effect left on family, friends and the community. The funds raised at this event are reinvested in the community to continue to the efforts all year long.
The route is on the flat, paved city streets of Delphos and Stadium Park along the historic Miami-Erie Canal. Along the 3.1 mile course you'll
learn interesting facts about the waterway so you'll learn while you burn. The race starts and ends in front of the firehouse located
on Second St with refreshments provided after you walk/run. Stick around town for the "Under The Big Top" parade which begins
at 2 pm.
Registration to guarantee a t-shirt ends on Sep 10th. Race day registration and check in begins at 8 am. You have the option at registration for
the t-shirt option or no t-shirt which is cheaper.
Awards of the much coveted Official Canal Days 5K mug to the top 3 finishers in each age bracket and a first place award to the fastest male
and female to cross the finish line.
The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy chapter of the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is hosting its 10th Annual Homecoming 5K and 3rd Annual 1.4 mile Fun Walk!
Join us for the Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday October 11th, 2025 during the University of Findlay's Homecoming Weekend. A founding pillar within APhA-ASP is heart health, and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. This year's Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk will feature a brand new path that starts and finishes at the Griffith Memorial Arch on Findlay's campus.
Registration/packet pick-up will begin at 7am on Saturday, October 11th in front of Old Main (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840) and will take place until 8:45 am. During this time (7-8:45am) students from the College of Pharmacy will be hosting tables with fun and educational activities for event participants to visit. After visiting all the student tables, you will be eligible for entry into this years raffle drawing with fun and exciting prizes!
After registration closes, all participants will gather at the start line for pre-race announcements. The race will begin at promptly 9am with professional timing provided by Run Toledo. After the race is done, the drawing of winners for the raffle prizes will begin. You must be present to win.
At the conclusion of your 5K or Fun Walk, students from the University of Findlay Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be offering FREE post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching!
Please park at Winebrenner Theological Seminary back parking lots (950 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840). Parking is free and a quick walk to the registration area.
NOTE: Shirts only available while supplies last
Virtual participants submit your race times at the following link: Race Time Submission Form
We look forward to seeing you there!
Race Day Timeline
7am: Registration/ packet pick-up opens (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840)
7-8:45am: Visit our student tables for entry into our raffle drawing
8:45am: Pre-race announcements at start line
9am: 5K and Fun Walk start!
~10am: Raffle prize drawing (must be present to win) and Post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching
Annual Country Fun Run 5K
Saturday September 26, 2026
9:00 A.M. 5K Run/Walk
Race Location: Maplewood Methodist Church. Registration begins at 7 A.M. 21544 Maplewood Rd, Maplewood, OH 45340
Directions: From I75: Exit #99 S.R 119 east 6 miles to S.R. 65 south. Turn right onto S.R 65 for 3 miles then left
onto Maplewood Rd.
From Bellefontaine: Take 47 west into Shelby County. Go 6 miles past S.R. 235 light on S. R. 47 and
turn right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. Go right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. for 2.5 miles and turn left
onto Maplewood Rd.
Course Description: Flat Road Race on Country Roads.
Proceeds: Benefit the Maplewood Methodist Church Trustee and Mission Funds
Entry Cost information:
5K Pre-Registration: $20 Includes competition medal of completion
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up begins at 7:00 A.M.
Register online or mail form and Make Checks to: Maplewood Methodist Church Mail to: MMC, ATTN: 5K RACE, 900 Norwood Dr , Sidney, OH 45365
Awards: Winners of each age group will receive a plaque!
Contact: Sharon Asbury [email protected]