3 running events in Allen County, Ohio
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Allen County
3 events in Allen County-
Sun, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PMSee full details
Mimosa 5K
Presented by 19 Hawthorne
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5K Run/Walk
Location: 1000 Fetter Rd. Lima, Ohio
Course: 3.1 mile course through the beautiful hills of 19 Hawthorne, plus mimosa's at the finish line!
Race Course Terrain: Mostly paved course with some small stretches on grass or gravel.
Entry Fee: 5K- $35 (includes finisher medal, commemorative t-shirt & 1 mimosa)
Sign up by April 17th to receive a t-shirt
Awards: $100 Cash Awards for the top Male and Female runners!
Age Group Awards- 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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
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500 yd swim
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15 mile bike
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5k run
Duathlon
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2 mile run
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15 mile bike
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5k run
Kids 1k run
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Mon, Sep 07, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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.