Caleb Smail Memorial 5k
- Date Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day filled with community spirit at the Caleb Smail Memorial 5K on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Wheeling, Ohio! This exciting event takes place at Bethlehem Community Park, where participants can honor Caleb Smail's legacy while enjoying a lively atmosphere. The 5K race kicks off promptly at 9 AM, offering a beautifully marked course that winds through the picturesque surroundings of Bethlehem.
In addition to the race, attendees can partake in a fun-filled Cornhole tournament, exciting raffles, and delicious food, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Youth Services Systems, ensuring local youth have access to essential resources and programs. Whether you’re running, walking, or just there for the fun, come and enjoy a day dedicated to kindness and community support. Don't forget to register by August 1st to secure your commemorative race shirt! Join us for a memorable day of fitness, friendship, and giving back!
In addition to the race, attendees can partake in a fun-filled Cornhole tournament, exciting raffles, and delicious food, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Youth Services Systems, ensuring local youth have access to essential resources and programs. Whether you’re running, walking, or just there for the fun, come and enjoy a day dedicated to kindness and community support. Don't forget to register by August 1st to secure your commemorative race shirt! Join us for a memorable day of fitness, friendship, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, 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.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.
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 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.
AWARDS - MEDALS
5K RUN
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups Male/Female: 1-29, 30-49, 50-59, 60 & over
5K WALK
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups, Male/Female: 1-49, 50-59, 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.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.
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 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.
AWARDS - MEDALS
5K RUN
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups Male/Female: 1-29, 30-49, 50-59, 60 & over
5K WALK
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups, Male/Female: 1-49, 50-59, 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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