LifeWise 5K for Allen County
- Date Mon 1st September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Elida, Ohio
- Price $6.30 - $26.44
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant LifeWise 5K for Allen County on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Lima, Ohio! This exciting event, starting at 9 AM, aims to support LifeWise Academy programs that provide Bible instruction to over 2,500 public school students in Allen County. Runners and walkers of all ages are warmly welcomed to participate in this family-friendly 5K, which features a flat terrain course through the charming Village of Elida.
Participants can register for just $24 for adults and $14 for children until August 3rd, with slight increases as the event date approaches. Plus, new this year, when you raise $100, you’ll receive a $25 McDonald’s gift card! Enjoy water stations along the route, and after the race, indulge in fresh fruit and water while you await the exciting prize drawings at 10:15 AM. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support local programs while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!
Participants can register for just $24 for adults and $14 for children until August 3rd, with slight increases as the event date approaches. Plus, new this year, when you raise $100, you’ll receive a $25 McDonald’s gift card! Enjoy water stations along the route, and after the race, indulge in fresh fruit and water while you await the exciting prize drawings at 10:15 AM. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support local programs while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
This event will raise support for LifeWise Academy programs within Allen County. Upwards of 2,500 public school students (up to Grade 8) now receive Bible Instruction at Allen East, Bath, Columbus Grove, Delphos, Elida, Perry, Shawnee and Spencerville
Pick your Team to support your local LifeWise program. All ages and families welcome! NEW THIS YEAR: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 McDONALD'S GIFT CARD! (Only one Gift Card per person).
Run or walk at this family-friendly 5K event to be held on Labor Day morning at 9 am. We will begin and end near the Sunnydale House (next to Elida Elementary). The course will take you through the village of Elida with many volunteers to encourage you along the way.
EVENT: LifeWise of Allen County 5K Run/Walk
DATE: Labor Day (Sept 1) with gun start at 9am
START/FINISH: Drive next to the Sunnydale House (4289 Sunnydale Drive / Elida, OH 45807)
COURSE: Flat terrain through the Village of Elida
SIGN UP FEE: $24 Adult (17 and older) / $14 Child (16 and younger) through August 3rd. August 4th through August 31st - $32 Adult / $19 Child. ON RACE DAY - $40 Adult / $25 Child. There is a discount available to families who register more than 4 participants. Please email [email protected] for help in receiving the discount.
RACE KEEPSAKES: TO BE ANNOUNCED IN JUNE
WATER STATIONS: At mile markers one and two.
PARKING: The lot between the elementary and the Sunnydale House will close at 8.25am for the 1K Fun Run. It will re-open (outbound traffic) at approximately 9.45, when most 5K race participants have finished the 5K. Other lots available are: 1) West of the Elementary; 2) All of the Middle School.
MEDAL AWARDS: Top 3 in men and womens Under 40 and Masters divisions.
POST RACE: Fruit and water will be available for participants. Prize drawings at 10:15 am for those who possess a Bib Number.
Pick your Team to support your local LifeWise program. All ages and families welcome! NEW THIS YEAR: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $25 McDONALD'S GIFT CARD! (Only one Gift Card per person).
Run or walk at this family-friendly 5K event to be held on Labor Day morning at 9 am. We will begin and end near the Sunnydale House (next to Elida Elementary). The course will take you through the village of Elida with many volunteers to encourage you along the way.
EVENT: LifeWise of Allen County 5K Run/Walk
DATE: Labor Day (Sept 1) with gun start at 9am
START/FINISH: Drive next to the Sunnydale House (4289 Sunnydale Drive / Elida, OH 45807)
COURSE: Flat terrain through the Village of Elida
SIGN UP FEE: $24 Adult (17 and older) / $14 Child (16 and younger) through August 3rd. August 4th through August 31st - $32 Adult / $19 Child. ON RACE DAY - $40 Adult / $25 Child. There is a discount available to families who register more than 4 participants. Please email [email protected] for help in receiving the discount.
RACE KEEPSAKES: TO BE ANNOUNCED IN JUNE
WATER STATIONS: At mile markers one and two.
PARKING: The lot between the elementary and the Sunnydale House will close at 8.25am for the 1K Fun Run. It will re-open (outbound traffic) at approximately 9.45, when most 5K race participants have finished the 5K. Other lots available are: 1) West of the Elementary; 2) All of the Middle School.
MEDAL AWARDS: Top 3 in men and womens Under 40 and Masters divisions.
POST RACE: Fruit and water will be available for participants. Prize drawings at 10:15 am for those who possess a Bib Number.
Races
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LifeWise 5K for Allen County (Individual)
Incl. $2.44 Fee & Laptop Backpack W/ Padded Back. Great for Everyday Use!
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$26.44
Event: LifeWise 5K for Allen County When: Labor Day (Sept 1); Race starts at 9am Start/Finish: Driveway next to the Sunnydale House Course: Flat terrain through the Village of Elida Water Stations: At mile markers one and two. Race Keepsake: To be Announced in June... Available to the first 700 participants Fee: $24 Adult (17 and over) / $14 Child (16 & Younger) through August 3rd. August 4-31: $32 Adult / $19 Child. ON RACE DAY - $40 / $25 Post race refreshments for all participants Prize Drawings start by 10:15 am. -
Lewis Family McDonald's Restaurants 1K Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & McDonald's Coupons
Mon 1st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$6.30
Event: Lewis Family McDonald's 1K Fun Run When: Labor Day (Sept 1); Race starts at 8:30am Start/Finish: Driveway next to the Sunnydale House Course: Around the Elementary Soccer & Baseball Fields Fee: $5 through August 31st. $10 Day of Event For all participants: Sausage McGriddles! ON THE COURSE Additional Fun: Grimace & Birdie on site! Plus Giveaways & Prizes RAISE $100 FOR LIFEWISE AND RECEIVE A $25 McDONALD'S GIFT CARD!
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