4 events in Painesville, Ohio
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Painesville
4 events in Painesville-
Tue, May 05, 2026 at 7:00 PMSee full details
Fiesta 5K – May 5, 2026
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, Painesville, OH
Viva la Fiesta 5K! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! Every runner will score a Fiesta 5K shirt and a shiny FINISHER MEDAL to show off your victory! But the party doesn’t stop at the finish line… Flash your bib and medal at Compadres in Painesville and enjoy 3 FREE TACOS with your order, because every fiesta deserves tacos! ** Can NOT get tacos on May 5th**
Run. Celebrate. Eat. Repeat.
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Registration includes a finisher medal, T-Shirt, and post-race tacos
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Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Monday, May 4th from 12:00am-6:00pm.
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Race day packet pick-up will be at Lake County Fairgrounds starting at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 7:00 pm.
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us June 13th at the Lake County Fair Grounds to support the Grieving Overdose Organization! Run a 5k or join the 1K walk.
At Grieving OverDose G-O-D, we unite in faith and support, offering hope and healing for those affected by overdose loss. Together, we provide a compassionate community dedicated to recovery and remembrance. Reach out for support and join us on this journey.
Races Start: 8:00 AM
Each participant receives a t-shirt and finisher medal!
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Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K – July 12, 2026
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, Painesville, OH
Start Time: 8:00 AM (5 Miler) 8:15 AM (5K)
Dust off your bell bottoms and lace up those running shoes—it’s time to get groovy at this far-out 5 Mile & 5K race! Inspired by the free-spirited vibes of the 1970s, this event is all about peace, love, good energy, and even better miles. Whether you’re cruising through the 5K or going the distance in the 5-miler, you’ll be running on waves of flower-power fun.
Expect a chill, feel-good atmosphere from start to finish, with funky tunes, retro flair, and plenty of hippie soul along the course. Tie-dye, headbands, fringe, and big smiles are highly encouraged—this is your chance to let your inner flower child shine. The course is designed for runners and walkers alike, so everyone can relax, move, and enjoy the ride.
Registration includes a finisher medal, and T-Shirt
Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Saturday, July11th from 11:00am - 6:00pm.
Race day packet pick-up will be at Lake County Fairgrounds starting at 7:00am - 8:00am
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Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Race Start time: 8:30AM
T-Shirts for the first 150 people who register. Guaranteed shirt size available for those who registered by August 15, 2025.
Why: This race is to raise awareness and support for Project Hope for the Homeless, the only emergency homeless shelter in Lake County
For the 5K race: The top 3 male finishers and top 3 female finishers will be awarded.
Awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers in these age groups: 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older
The 1 Mile Walk is untimed and no awards will be given.
Location: Project Hope for the Homeless, 25 Freedom Road, Painesville Township, Ohio - (off Newell Street, first street north of the railroad tracks)
Parking: The Dyson Corporation parking lot on Freedom Road just to the west of Project Hope for the Homeless.
Day of event in-person registration along with race bib and shirt distributions will be from 7:30 am to 8:15 am Sat. Aug. 23 at Project Hope for the Homeless.
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 114 members.
[email protected] +1 440-259-9400