Caleb Smail Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and camaraderie at the Caleb Smail Memorial 5K on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Bethlehem Community Park in Wheeling, Ohio. This event is a wonderful opportunity to honor Caleb Smail's legacy while supporting local youth through Youth Services Systems. The 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, offering a beautifully marked course that winds through the scenic neighborhood, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants.
In addition to the race, attendees can participate in a lively Cornhole tournament, enjoy delicious food, and take part in exciting raffles. It's a perfect event for families and friends to come together, make lasting memories, and spread kindness throughout the community. Don't miss out on the Early Bird Special Pricing available until March 31st, and remember to register by August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and fellowship while making a positive impact in the lives of local youth!
In addition to the race, attendees can participate in a lively Cornhole tournament, enjoy delicious food, and take part in exciting raffles. It's a perfect event for families and friends to come together, make lasting memories, and spread kindness throughout the community. Don't miss out on the Early Bird Special Pricing available until March 31st, and remember to register by August 1st to guarantee your race t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and fellowship while making a positive impact in the lives of local youth!
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.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.
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 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
Chris Thoburn
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.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.
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 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
Chris Thoburn
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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