2 walking events in Lima, Ohio

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Country Fest 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  CountryFest 5k Run/Walk

  Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 9:00am

  Come try out our NEW 5K course!

  This year we will also be hosting a FREE mile fun run for kids 10 & Under at 8:30am! Registration will be...

  CountryFest 5k Run/Walk

  Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 9:00am

  Come try out our NEW 5K course!

  This year we will also be hosting a FREE mile fun run for kids 10 & Under at 8:30am! Registration will be available only on the day of the event

  Location

  This chip timed, loop course, 5K starts and finishes at the CountryFest grounds in Maria Stein, OH.

  Entry Fees

  Pre-Registration is $15.00 if registered by June 26th, 2026

  Race-Day Registration is $20.00 7:30am-8:30am at the race!

  14 & Under are free for 2026!

  Awards

  Awards to the top three in each division: Male & Female 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

  Registration only available online

  Be a Part of the Mercer Health 5k Challenge

  • The Challenge will be made up of 7 events.

  • Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events

  • The Challenge season will begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st

  • Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st

  • Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price!

  2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule

  Zuma – June 20th

  Country Fest - June 27th

  Redskin Classic – July 5th

  Shane’s Crossing – July 11th

  St. Clair – July 18th

  Lake Festival – July 25th

  Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st

  5k Fun Run Run Walk

  2310 St Johns Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45860, United States
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• Star Spangled Spectacular [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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+

  5k Run Walk

  Lima, Ohio, 45805, United States
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