9 events in Mercer County, Ohio

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Parkway Music Booster 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Date: April 11, 2026

  Location: Parkway High School

  Time: Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m.

  5K begins at 9:30 a.m.

  Registration Fees:

  Kids Fun Run-Free (optional $15 t-shirt only offered until March...

  Date: April 11, 2026

  Location: Parkway High School

  Time: Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m.

  5K begins at 9:30 a.m.

  Registration Fees:

  Kids Fun Run-Free (optional $15 t-shirt only offered until March 11)

  Adult pre-registration w/t-shirt: $30 (deadline March 11)

  Adult pre-registration w/out t-shirt: $15

  After March 11 Race registration: $20 (no t-shirt offered)

  14 & under: Free race registration (optional $15 t-shirt only offered until March 11)

  Kids Fun Run Medals for the following age groups (top 3 in each category):

  5-8

  9-11

  12-14

  5k Medals for the following age groups (top three in each category):

  14 & under

  15-19

  20-29

  30-39

  40-49

  50-59

  60-and older

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  400 Buckeye St, Mercer County, Ohio, 45882, United States
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• Zuma 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  34th Annual Zuma 5k Run/Walk

  Saturday, June 20th, 2026

  Montezuma, Ohio

  TIME

  7:30 am Race Day Registration

  9:00 am Race Begins

  LOCATION

  Franklin Township Fire House - 6805 OH-219, Celina Our course...

  34th Annual Zuma 5k Run/Walk

  Saturday, June 20th, 2026

  Montezuma, Ohio

  TIME

  7:30 am Race Day Registration

  9:00 am Race Begins

  LOCATION

  Franklin Township Fire House - 6805 OH-219, Celina Our course runs through the scenic countryside of Montezuma. Splits at the 1st and 2nd mile.

  Registration is at the Shelter House at Zuma Park. The race will begin at the Franklin Township Fire House and will finish inside our beautiful park.

  ENTRY FEES

  Pre-Registration without a shirt is $15.00 if registered by June 19th, 2026

  Pre-Registration with a shirt is $30.00 if registered by June 1st, 2026

  Race-Day Registration is $20.00 without a shirt.

  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+

  INFORMATION

  For more information contact Stacy Braun at (419) 733-8218 or stacy_braun@hotmail.com

  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!

  2026Mercer 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 Run Walk

  8022 County Rd 219A, Mercer County, Ohio, 45822, United States
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• Redskin Classic 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  Redskin Classic 5k Run/Walk

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  A 5K (3.1 mile) course routed through the village streets and country roads. The course will start and finish on Columbus St. near the high school.

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  Redskin Classic 5k Run/Walk

  LOCATION

  A 5K (3.1 mile) course routed through the village streets and country roads. The course will start and finish on Columbus St. near the high school.

  ENTRY FEES

  Pre-Registration without a shirt is $15.00 if registered by July 4th, 2026

  Pre-Registration with a shirt is $25.00 if registered by June 21st, 2026

  Race-Day Registration is $20.00 without a shirt.

  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+

  INFORMATION

  For information call 419-678-4444

  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 end 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 Run Walk

  391 E Columbus St, Mercer County, Ohio, 45883, United States
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• Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

  LOCATION

  Starts and ends at Shane’s Park, 705 W. Front Street, Rockford, OH.

  1/2 Mile Fun Run Begins at 8:00am (Free Fun Run Registration Onsite Race Morning)

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  Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

  LOCATION

  Starts and ends at Shane’s Park, 705 W. Front Street, Rockford, OH.

  1/2 Mile Fun Run Begins at 8:00am (Free Fun Run Registration Onsite Race Morning)

  5k Race Begins at 8:30am

  ENTRY FEES

  Pre-Registration is $15.00

  Race-Day Registration is $20.00

  14 & Under are free for 2026!

  Awards

  Awards to the top three overall, and each age group, male and 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+ (Male & Female)

  INFORMATION

  For more information contact Ann Vian: email viana@parkwayschools.org or call 419-953-5001

  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 end 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

  705 W. Front St, Mercer County, Ohio, 45882, United States
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• St. Clair Run/Walk 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

  LOCATION

  The race course will start and finish at the Fort Recovery Community Park (pool park). Cannon fire sends you off on your run through historic Fort Recovery, OH

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  St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

  LOCATION

  The race course will start and finish at the Fort Recovery Community Park (pool park). Cannon fire sends you off on your run through historic Fort Recovery, OH

  ENTRY FEES

  Pre-Registration without a shirt is $15.00 if registered by July 17th, 2026

  Pre-Registration with a shirt is $30.00 if registered by July 3rd, 2026

  Race-Day Registration is $20.00 without a shirt.

  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+

  INFORMATION

  For more information contact Kathy Gonzalez kkg@bright.net

  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 end 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 Run Walk

  401 W Milligan St, Mercer County, Ohio, 45846, United States
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• Buzzard's Glory 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:55 AM

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  32nd Annual Buzzards Glory 5k

  Coldwater, OH - August 1st, 2026

  Time/ Course: Chip timed 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30am, begins and ends at Cavalier Stadium.

  1 mile Little Foot Fun Run (pre-registration...

  32nd Annual Buzzards Glory 5k

  Coldwater, OH - August 1st, 2026

  Time/ Course: Chip timed 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30am, begins and ends at Cavalier Stadium.

  1 mile Little Foot Fun Run (pre-registration only) starts at 7:55am at Cavalier Stadium.

  *5k Race Day Registration 7-8am.

  Registration: 5k Adult Pricing:

  $25 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech Shirt. Men’s & women’s sizes available by July 22nd

  $15 pre-registration w/o shirt by July 31st

  $20 race day registration

  *All shirts ONLY available with online pre-registration – none will be sold race day.

  *Pre-Registration available online ONLY at www.cantstoprunningco.com

  T-Shirt Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

  Little Foot Run – 12 & Under, PLEASE pre-register so we can accurately plan.

  $15 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech shirt, $5 pre-registration without shirt, $10 race day registration

  Awards: Door Prizes and Awards at Coldwater Park after race.

  Awards to male & female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place overall and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each age group.

  Celebration and Awards Ceremony for the Mercer Health 5k Challenge afterwards.

  Age Groups: Male & Female:

  10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70 and over

  For All Runners: Parking available in Cavalier Stadium lot on Butler Street.

  Water, First-Aid & Radio Communications on the course. Splits at 1, 2 & 3 mile markers.

  Refreshments at the finish.

  Restrooms & showers available at start & finish.

  RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com & www.cantstoprunningco.com

  Race Questions:

  Kristen Osborne: 937-638-3517

  Nick Knapke: 419-852-9321

  Proceeds: 100% of proceeds go to Coldwater Memorial Park & Coldwater Library

  Course Record: Male: Mitch Williams, Celina, Oh – 15:28 (2011)

  Female: Rachel Dickman, Grand Ledge, MI – 17:34 (2016)

  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 end 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

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  480 Butler St, Mercer County, Ohio, 45828, United States
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• For The One Bubble Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for a fun, foam-filled 5K event supporting a great cause! The For the One Bubble Run is more than just a race—it's a way to make a difference in the lives of the youth in our community. It's...

  Join us for a fun, foam-filled 5K event supporting a great cause! The For the One Bubble Run is more than just a race—it's a way to make a difference in the lives of the youth in our community. It's for the one Youth who doesn’t feel like they’re good enough. For the one youth who just needs a friend. For the one family simply trying to make it through hard times. MAV Youth Mentoring’s goal is to reach and impact each "one" with hope, connection, and support.

  5k Run

  7600 Lake Campus Dr, Mercer County, Ohio, 45822, United States
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• Cooper Farms Turkey Trot 5k [cooperfarms.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Kick off your Thanksgiving Season with the 19th Annual Cooper Farms Turkey Trot! Race - Gobble - Give

  CHARITY: Proceeds to benefit EverHeart Hospice.

  On race morning, registration starts promptly at...

  Kick off your Thanksgiving Season with the 19th Annual Cooper Farms Turkey Trot! Race - Gobble - Give

  CHARITY: Proceeds to benefit EverHeart Hospice.

  On race morning, registration starts promptly at 9:00 AM. Race day registration is $25 and shirts are $15 if available.

  RACE INFORMATION: The flat 3.1 mile course will start and finish at Cooper Farms with splits at each mile.

  Water will be provided on the course. Chip timing provided by Speedy Feet.

  AGE GROUPS: (Male and Female) 9 and under, 10-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61+

  *Awards to top male and female in each age group and top overall male and female.

  Water and refreshments, including a to-go turkey meal, will be provided to all participants. Door prizes will be posted at the conclusion of the race. For more information go to www.cooperfarms.com

  3.1 Miles 5k Run

  Mercer County, Ohio, 45883, United States
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