Global Running Day 5K!
- Date Wed 4th June 2025
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price Free - $11.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join the celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Toledo, Lucas, at the beautiful Swan Creek Preserve Metropark! This exciting event features a 5K run starting at 6:30 PM, alongside a fantastic FREE 1K kids-only event kicking off at 6:00 PM. The 5K course, designed by the Toledo Roadrunners Club, is an all-purpose paved trail perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re up for the full 5K or just a 1.7-mile loop, this is a wonderful opportunity to get active and enjoy the great outdoors!
The event offers free entry for kids aged 12 and under, and non-members can participate for just $10. Don’t forget to grab a stylish unisex cotton blend shirt for an additional $13! Registration is online only and opens until the event starts, so make sure to secure your spot early. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM at the Mary Jane Gill shelter, where you can enjoy water, snacks, and fun giveaways after the race. With onsite medical support provided by Mercy Health Toledo and assistance from Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo athletic trainers, you can focus on what
The event offers free entry for kids aged 12 and under, and non-members can participate for just $10. Don’t forget to grab a stylish unisex cotton blend shirt for an additional $13! Registration is online only and opens until the event starts, so make sure to secure your spot early. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM at the Mary Jane Gill shelter, where you can enjoy water, snacks, and fun giveaways after the race. With onsite medical support provided by Mercy Health Toledo and assistance from Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo athletic trainers, you can focus on what
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Global Running Day with a 5K brought to you by the Toledo Roadrunners Club in partnership with Metroparks Toledo!
ALL kids 12 and under are free and should stay with guardians during the 5K.
There is also a FREE 1K kids only event! 1K kids event starts at 6:00pm, 5K starts at 6:30pm.
The 5K course at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark was funded and mapped by the Toledo Roadrunners Club! Let's enjoy it together! It is an all purpose paved trail, great for all ages and abilities. The course consists of an upper loop (approximately 1.7 miles) with the balance being an out and back. If you don't want to run or walk the full 5K, come out and complete 1.7 miles!
The event is free for Toledo Roadrunners Club members, $10.00 for non-members. $13.00 unisex cotton blend shirt add-on (see shirt below). Online registration only. Online registration will be open until the start of the event. During registration, you'll be prompted to fill in "I Run ..." Let us know why you run! Have fun with it! It is optional.
Check-in at the Mary Jane Gill shelter. Check in starts at 5:30pm. The shelter is located south of the playground. Use the parking lot off Airport Highway.
There will be a clock set up. There are no awards.
Water and snacks will be available at the conclusion of event. There will also be some giveaways!
Do to the low cost and the t-shirt being an add on, race insurance is not offered for this event.
Mercy Health Toledo will provide onsite medical support with assistance from Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo athletic trainers.
ALL kids 12 and under are free and should stay with guardians during the 5K.
There is also a FREE 1K kids only event! 1K kids event starts at 6:00pm, 5K starts at 6:30pm.
The 5K course at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark was funded and mapped by the Toledo Roadrunners Club! Let's enjoy it together! It is an all purpose paved trail, great for all ages and abilities. The course consists of an upper loop (approximately 1.7 miles) with the balance being an out and back. If you don't want to run or walk the full 5K, come out and complete 1.7 miles!
The event is free for Toledo Roadrunners Club members, $10.00 for non-members. $13.00 unisex cotton blend shirt add-on (see shirt below). Online registration only. Online registration will be open until the start of the event. During registration, you'll be prompted to fill in "I Run ..." Let us know why you run! Have fun with it! It is optional.
Check-in at the Mary Jane Gill shelter. Check in starts at 5:30pm. The shelter is located south of the playground. Use the parking lot off Airport Highway.
There will be a clock set up. There are no awards.
Water and snacks will be available at the conclusion of event. There will also be some giveaways!
Do to the low cost and the t-shirt being an add on, race insurance is not offered for this event.
Mercy Health Toledo will provide onsite medical support with assistance from Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo athletic trainers.
Races
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5K - Adults, Over 12
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Unisex Soft Cotton Short Sleeve Tee
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$11.60
Free for Club Members -
5K - Kids, 12 & Under
Incl. Unisex Soft Cotton Short Sleeve Tee (Adult Sizes Only)
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
Free
FREE for all Kids 12 and under. -
1K - Kids Only Event!
Incl. Unisex Soft Cotton Short Sleeve Tee (Adult Sizes Only)
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
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