Run in Painesville, Ohio | 2026-2027

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Mentor, OH [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate...

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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Kids Run Wheelchair

Painesville, Ohio, 44077, United States
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Fiesta 5K [runsignup.com]

Tue, May 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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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 – 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.

Registration includes a finisher medal, T-Shirt, and post-race tacos
Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Monday, May 4th from 12:00am-6:00pm.
Race day packet pick-up will be at Lake County Fairgrounds starting at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 7:00 pm.

5k Run Walk

Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio, 44077, United States
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Miles For Remembrance [runsignup.com]

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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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...

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!

1k 5k Run Walk

1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville, Ohio, 44077, United States
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Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K [runsignup.com]

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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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...

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

5k 5 Miles Run Walk

1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville, Ohio, 44077, United States
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Jog with a Frog 5K & 1 Mile Walk presented by AQUA DOC Lake and Pond Management [runsignup.com]

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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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...

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.

1 Miles 5k Run Walk

25 Freedom Road, Painesville, Ohio, 44077, United States
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