5 running, walking, and ultra events in Marysville, Ohio

The Union County Health Department is celebrating a healthy Union County by encouraging individuals to Stay Active Year Round!

Unfortunately, just like everyone else in the US, Union County's obesity rates are high, in our case higher than state and national averages. Unlike other areas, Union County has a nice network of trails and plans to expand them, so we would like to encourage people to get out and move no matter the weather or time of year!

#StayActive 5K is part of the Union County Health Department’s effort to encourage year-round activity. All proceeds benefit the Union County Health Department and efforts to prevent youth food insecurity! The race starts at Mill Creek Park (by the soccer fields) and runs up the Jim Simmons Trail into Mill Valley North and then back over the pedestrian bridge.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:

• March 13, 2026

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Union County Health Department

940 London Ave #1100, Marysville, OH 43040

Race Day Packet Pickup

• March 14, 2026

• 9:00 am to 9:45 am

• Start / Finish Area (Marysville High School)

Come join us for the First Mini Backyard Ultra at Mill Valley Park - South Entrance. This will be in the standard Backyard Ultra Format race. We will start the loop at the top of the hour and will continue every hour until close time, or until the last person standing.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM - Bib Pickup, Personal Canopy Setup, Race Setup

7:45 AM - Brief Meeting before Race Starts, Procedure of Race, Questions.

8:00 AM - Race Starts

4:00 PM - Race Ends

Parking:

Please Park in the Mill Valley Park South Entrance.

Staging Area:

Will be on the West side of the Mill Valley Park South Entrance. This will be where the race start/finish line is.

Support:

This will be a self supported event. Racer must bring proper hydration/nutrition to be able to support themselves during the race. Event staff will not be able to support.

Runners Guide:

Runners Guide

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America with us in Marysville and for the 3rd Old Glory 5k Run/Walk. We want the whole family to be involved in this celebration of America. There will be a 5k run / walk event and a Little Sparkler event for kids aged 6 and under.

Come, join us and bring your family, friends and neighbors as we enjoy the morning in fun, fitness and celebration.

Benefits

• Beautiful, large custom medal

• Race day shirt

• Free race photographs

Awards

• 1st Place Overall Male and Female

• 1st Place Age Group Male and Female

• 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and Over

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• TBD

Race Day Packet Pickup

• Saturday, July 4

• 7:00 to 8:00 am

• Start / Finish Area

• Marysville High School