Caleb Smail Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $22.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Caleb Smail Memorial 5K on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at Bethlehem Community Park in Wheeling, Ohio! This exciting event not only honors the legacy of Caleb Smail, but also fosters a spirit of kindness and community. Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K race starting promptly at 9 AM, along with a Cornhole tournament, raffles, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds from the event will support Youth Services Systems, providing essential resources for local youth.
The scenic race course will guide runners through beautiful Bethlehem, ensuring a challenging yet enjoyable experience, complete with dedicated volunteers to assist at every turn. With awards for top finishers across various age categories, the event promises friendly competition and a sense of achievement for all. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting day filled with fun, memories, and a commitment to giving back. Register by August 1st to guarantee your exclusive race shirt and take advantage of Early Bird pricing until March 31st. Gather your friends and family and come help us spread kindness in honor of Caleb's life!
The scenic race course will guide runners through beautiful Bethlehem, ensuring a challenging yet enjoyable experience, complete with dedicated volunteers to assist at every turn. With awards for top finishers across various age categories, the event promises friendly competition and a sense of achievement for all. Don't miss your chance to be part of this uplifting day filled with fun, memories, and a commitment to giving back. Register by August 1st to guarantee your exclusive race shirt and take advantage of Early Bird pricing until March 31st. Gather your friends and family and come help us spread kindness in honor of Caleb's life!
Organiser's Description
"Join us on Saturday, August 16th, at Bethlehem Community Park to honor Caleb Smails legacy and spread kindness in our community. The event features a 5K race, a Cornhole tournament, raffles, family fun, and foodall designed to bring people together in a spirit of generosity and support.
Proceeds will benefit Youth Services Systems, helping local youth access vital resources and programs.
Take advantage of Early Bird Special Pricing until March 31st. Come out, make memories, and help us spread kindness in honor of Calebs life"
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Register by August 1st to guarantee your Race Shirt!
RACE TIME: Race starts promptly at 9am!
COURSE: We will have maps and a more detailed description at the race.
The course will take you on a challenging but beautiful tour of Bethlehem. The race starts near the playground at the Community Park and will go up the hill onto Oak Drive circle. We will turn right onto to Chapel Road and go all the way down where you will see a volunteer and turnaround and comeback on Chapel Road and making a right onto Emerson. You'll run through that part of the neighborhood onto to Etna and back onto Chapel Road. You'll turn back onto Oak Drive circle continuing straight and making a left back into Bethlehem Community Park. You'll do the paved trail loop back behind the baseball backstop and the Community Shelter, coming off the trail to the finish.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround. Volunteers, arrows and chalk will help guide you throughout the course.
AWARDS - MEDALS
5K RUN
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female 1-29
Top 3 Male/Female 30-49
Top 3 Male/Female 50-59
Top 3 Male/Female 60 & over
5K WALK
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female 1-49
Top 3 Male/Female 50-59
Top 3 Male/Female 60 & over
The Age Group categories are based off of previous years entries. We will adjust as the race continues throughout the years. Awards ceremony will follow 10 minutes after the last runner crosses the finish line.
***If you register for the 5k Walk, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE! This is a competitive 5k Walk. You may not sprint, run, jog, or trot one single step. By definition, you MUST have one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES. To do otherwise is considered cheating and you will be moved to the run division without refund. Parents, please instruct your children about the Walking rules.
Thank you,
Chris Thoburn
Proceeds will benefit Youth Services Systems, helping local youth access vital resources and programs.
Take advantage of Early Bird Special Pricing until March 31st. Come out, make memories, and help us spread kindness in honor of Calebs life"
T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Register by August 1st to guarantee your Race Shirt!
RACE TIME: Race starts promptly at 9am!
COURSE: We will have maps and a more detailed description at the race.
The course will take you on a challenging but beautiful tour of Bethlehem. The race starts near the playground at the Community Park and will go up the hill onto Oak Drive circle. We will turn right onto to Chapel Road and go all the way down where you will see a volunteer and turnaround and comeback on Chapel Road and making a right onto Emerson. You'll run through that part of the neighborhood onto to Etna and back onto Chapel Road. You'll turn back onto Oak Drive circle continuing straight and making a left back into Bethlehem Community Park. You'll do the paved trail loop back behind the baseball backstop and the Community Shelter, coming off the trail to the finish.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround. Volunteers, arrows and chalk will help guide you throughout the course.
AWARDS - MEDALS
5K RUN
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female 1-29
Top 3 Male/Female 30-49
Top 3 Male/Female 50-59
Top 3 Male/Female 60 & over
5K WALK
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female 1-49
Top 3 Male/Female 50-59
Top 3 Male/Female 60 & over
The Age Group categories are based off of previous years entries. We will adjust as the race continues throughout the years. Awards ceremony will follow 10 minutes after the last runner crosses the finish line.
***If you register for the 5k Walk, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE! This is a competitive 5k Walk. You may not sprint, run, jog, or trot one single step. By definition, you MUST have one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES. To do otherwise is considered cheating and you will be moved to the run division without refund. Parents, please instruct your children about the Walking rules.
Thank you,
Chris Thoburn
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