7 running events in Sandusky, Ohio

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

• Running Laps with Lions [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  A fundraiser for the Sandusky Lions Club in the city's waterfront Lions Park.

  A new date for 2026 as the Ohio Lions celebrate 101 years the third weekend in May.

  Part of the 2026 #RUNDUSKY Race...

  A fundraiser for the Sandusky Lions Club in the city's waterfront Lions Park.

  A new date for 2026 as the Ohio Lions celebrate 101 years the third weekend in May.

  Part of the 2026 #RUNDUSKY Race Series!

  Online Registration HERE: www.runsignup.com/lapswithlions

  How many laps can you do?

  Runners can enjoy an approximate ½ mile loop in scenic Lions Park on Sandusky Bay to complete as many laps as possible in 1 hour.

  • Run/walk minimum 7 laps for a 5k

  • Run/walk minimum 13 laps for a 10k

  • All preregistered runners by April 24, 2026 will receive a quality Tee!

  • Post a photo of your run in your race shirt and with your race medal. #LapsWithLions #RUNDUSKY2026

  Run Walk

  533 Winnebago Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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• Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Part of the 2026 RUNDUSKY Race Series! The ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5k will return in 2026!

  This year's route will start and finish at the Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park....

  Part of the 2026 RUNDUSKY Race Series! The ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5k will return in 2026!

  This year's route will start and finish at the Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park. The course will utilize the waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway for over half of the 3.1 miles.

  $28 Registration fee includes a Dri-fit t-shirt and medal.

  Race shirts only guaranteed to those preregistered by Sunday, June 21, 2026.

  5k Run Walk

  711 West Washington, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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• Ohio Ironman 70.3 [finishers.com] - Facebook
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  Sun, Jul 19, 2026

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  Ready to take on the ultimate challenge and test your limits? 🏃‍♂️ The Ohio Ironman 70.3 awaits you in Ohio at Sandusky, a place where passion and endurance meet to create an unforgettable triathletic experience. This competition will give you the chance to swim, cycle, and run in a breathtaking setting.

  Run Swim Triathlon

  Sandusky, Ohio, United States
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• Drea Memorial 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  The Drea 5K race presented by Nexxt Level Fit Academy is an annual walk/run located in downtown Sandusky starting on Washington street and ending on Fulton Street.

  Location: 711 West Washington...

  The Drea 5K race presented by Nexxt Level Fit Academy is an annual walk/run located in downtown Sandusky starting on Washington street and ending on Fulton Street.

  Location: 711 West Washington Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870

  Register By: Aug 28th 11:59pm same day sign ups allowed on race day.

  Packet Pickup: August 29th 5pm

  Race Day Registration and packet pickup: starts at 7:45am

  Awards: 5k age group awards male/female within 10 year age group (3 deep)

  14 under to 80 and over.

  Overall top three male/female finishers receive awards

  5K starts at 9:00am

  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  711 West Washington, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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• 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Do you know someone with breast cancer, or someone who had breast cancer? You're probably nodding your head 'yes' because breast cancer is the most common reportable cancer among women in Ohio,...

  Do you know someone with breast cancer, or someone who had breast cancer? You're probably nodding your head 'yes' because breast cancer is the most common reportable cancer among women in Ohio, regardless of race. In our buckeye state, it accounts for 28 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women.

  This fall let's join the fight to "Save the Pumpkins" with a 5K run/walk through our beautiful, lakefront Sandusky, Ohio.

  All proceeds will benefit The Foundations for the following North Coast Healthcare Collaborative Hospital Systems: Firelands Health, Fisher-Titus, and Magruder Hospital.

  The North Coast Healthcare Collaborative will use the funds to invest in patient support, breakthrough equipment, and research to prevent, diagnose and cure breast cancer. Donations from friends and family who do not wish to race, but would like to support the cause, are encouraged.

  Race Details:

  When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:00 am

  Where: Sandusky Bay Pavilion 605 E Water St. Sandusky OH 44870

  Pre-registration cost: $23.00

  Day-of registration cost: $25.00

  Race T-Shirts available if you register by September 21, 2025.

  Packet Pick-up:

  Friday, October 2 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm located at Firelands South Campus Community Resource Room 1912 Hayes Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870

  Saturday, October 4th (Race Day) at Sandusky Bay Pavilion

  5k Run Walk

  Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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• The Race before The Game [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Go Bucks and Go Blue during this 10th annual event in downtown Sandusky. There isn’t a better way to start the morning of the Ohio State/Michigan game day than “Dotting the i” or “Blocking the M.”...

  Go Bucks and Go Blue during this 10th annual event in downtown Sandusky. There isn’t a better way to start the morning of the Ohio State/Michigan game day than “Dotting the i” or “Blocking the M.” And you can do both in this one-of-a-kind event. There is no other city with a unique street grid like Sandusky's to complete this kind of course.

  The “Dot the i” course is approximately 5 miles and the “Block the M” course is approximately 4 miles.

  (Note: The "Dot the i" finish line will close at 10:30 a.m. Any participants unable to finish the course within that time are recommended to complete the Big O course instead)

  The OH-IO Two-person relay. Split the Script Ohio course with one other person and each of you complete about 2.5 miles of the course.

  The Big O, a one-mile walk option to complete just the O in Ohio.

  Registered Participants (By November 12, 2026) receive long-sleeved shirts and are to use sidewalks and obey all traffic laws during the event.

  PLACE: Monroe Street at Cameo Pizza and Central Park

  COURSE: Ohio State fans will start at Cameo Pizza and run/walk the sidewalks of Sandusky completing Script Ohio (approx. 5 miles) and “Dot the i” at the finish. Michigan fans will start and finish at Cameo Pizza and run/walk the sidewalks of Sandusky completing the Block M (approx. 4 miles).

  DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2026 (Date subject to change if The Game is scheduled for a different weekend than tradition)

  TIME: Race Day starting at 8 a.m., Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up: TBD

  ENTRY FEE: EARLY SIGN-UP SPECIAL THROUGH 2/28- $25.00!

  $35.00 pre-registration (received no later than November 12, 2026) Race-day registration limited to availability of shirts.

  1.2 Miles 4 Miles 5 Miles Run Walk

  702 W. Monroe Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, United States
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