Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race

  • Date Sun 17th August 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Valley City, Ohio
  • Price $22.75 - $28.05
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exciting relaunch of the Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 10 AM in Valley City, Medina! This cherished event commemorates the legacy of Assistant Chief Arthur Schumacher, a dedicated member of the Valley City Liverpool Township Fire Department who tragically lost his life during a heroic water rescue in 1992. The race, part of the vibrant Valley City Street Fair, not only celebrates his memory but also supports the Arthur E. Schumacher Scholarship Fund, which aids local firefighters in advancing their education in fire and EMS.

Participants can look forward to an engaging 5K race and a fun 1-mile run, making it a perfect occasion for both serious runners and families alike. After a challenging period marked by the global pandemic, the Valley City Firefighters Association, along with community volunteers, is thrilled to bring back this beloved event. Don't miss the chance to honor a local hero while enjoying a day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!

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.

JOIN US AUGUST 17 THE AT 10AM FOR THIS SIGNIFICANT AND EXCITING RE-LAUNCH OF THIS RACE!

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

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

    Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.05

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 17th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.75

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Location

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

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