Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race

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From Valley City Community Group

  • Date Sun 16th August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Valley City, Ohio
  • Price $22.75 - $28.05
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the highly anticipated Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race, taking place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in the heart of Valley City, Medina. Organized by the dedicated Valley City Community Group, this spirited event honors the legacy of Assistant Chief Arthur Schumacher, who tragically lost his life while serving our community in 1992. The race, along with a fun-filled 1-mile fun run, supports the Arthur E. Schumacher Scholarship Fund, ensuring that our local firefighters have the opportunity to further their education in fire and EMS.

After a brief hiatus due to the global pandemic, the Valley City Firefighters Association and community volunteers are thrilled to bring this cherished tradition back to life during our annual Street Fair. Whether you’re a competitive runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race promises to be an uplifting experience that celebrates community spirit and dedication. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor a true hero while supporting a worthy cause!

Organiser's Description

ON DECEMBER 31, 1992, TRAGEDY STRUCK OUR SMALL TIGHT KNIT COMMUNITY, AS ASSISTANT CHIEF ARTHUR SCHUMACHER OF THE VALLEY CITY LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT LOST HIS LIFE DURING A WATER RESCUE. ASSISTANT CHIEF SCHUMACHER SPENT HIS ADULT LIFE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY.

To honor his service and his memory, the Valley City Firefighters Association set up a scholarship fund to help support our communitys firefighters further their education in the field of fire and EMS. Each year during our Street Fair, the Firefighters Association holds a 5K race/ 1 mile-fun run, with the proceeds of this event being set aside to support the Arthur E. Schumacher Scholarship Fund.

Like many events, this race suffered the lingering effects of the Global Pandemic and was not able to be run for several years. This year, the Valley City Firefighters Association and our community volunteers are bringing back THE ARTHUR E. SCHUMACHER MEMORIAL 5K RACE AT THE VALLEY CITY STREET FAIR.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.05 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt and Medal!

    Sun 16th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.05

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt and Medal!

    Sun 16th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.75

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Location

6700 Center Rd, Valley City, 44280, OH, United States

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