BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

  • Date Sat 10th October 2026
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Toledo, Ohio
  • Price Free - $38.60
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in the vibrant downtown Toledo, Lucas, at Promenade Park. This spirited event is dedicated to honoring stroke survivors and their families, with participants running along the scenic Maumee Riverfront, crossing the Cherry Street Bridge, and enjoying the lush landscapes of the Glass City Metropark.

Whether you choose to challenge yourself with the 5k run or take a leisurely stroll in the 1-mile walk, your participation will support a noble cause. All registration fees, donations, and raffle proceeds will benefit the ProMedica Foundation's Stroke Patient Assistance Fund, providing essential resources like medications, health equipment, and transportation for those in need. The festivities kick off with a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the main events at 9:45 AM. With a registration fee of just $25 until September 25th, don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful day filled with fun activities, educational resources, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

5K RUN OR 1 MILE WALK HONORING STROKE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS

LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN TOLEDO AT PROMENADE PARK

RUN ALONG THE MAUMEE RIVER FRONT, ACROSS THE CHERRY STREET BRIDGE AND THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL GLASS CITY METROPARK



100% OF REGISTRATION, DONATIONS, AND RAFFLE PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE PROMEDICA FOUNDATION STROKE PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND. THE FUND IS ABLE TO COVER THE COST OF MEDICATIONS, HEALTH EQUIPMENT, HEALTH SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS, AND RENT/UTILITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS AS A RESULT OF THEIR STROKE.



YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:

ENTRANCE TO THE 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK

BIB CHIP TIMING

*BE FAST STROKE 5K T-SHIRT*

SNACKS AND DRINKS

POST RACE MEAL

FREE STROKE RISK ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

STROKE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

ENTRANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS

FACE PAINTING/BALLOON ANIMALS

DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHY




KIDS FUN RUN WILL START AT 9:30AM AND IS A 100 YARD DASH.

WALK AND RUN WILL START AT 9:45AM.

REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00 PER PARTICIPANT UNTIL 11:59 ON 9/25/2026.

PRICE INCREASE TO $35.00 PER PARTICIPANT ON 9/26/2026.

REGISTRATION IS FREE FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.



SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE! RAFFLE STARTS AT 11:30AM FOLLOWING THE AWARDS CEREMONY





**RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPTEMBER 25, 2026**

*YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE YOUR SHIRT. SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED UNLESS YOU ARE A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT*

Races

  • BE FAST 5k RUN

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $38.60

    CLOSED
    Includes Bib Chip Timing
  • Be Fast Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $38.60

    CLOSED
    1 mile or 5K Walk
  • Stroke Survivors Registration: 5K RUN

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Bib Chip Timing
  • Stroke Survivors Registration: WALK

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    1 mile or 5K Walk
  • Kids Fun Run- 100 Yard Dash

    Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 10th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $12.10

    CLOSED
    100 yard dash
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.70

    CLOSED
    You can still be a part of the event if not local! Run it at your convenience, time and location. You will still receive a tshirt and a medal!

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250 Water St, Toledo, 43604, OH, United States

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