Run in the Yard Grafton 1/2 Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Grafton, Ohio
- Price $48.70 - $75.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Run in the Yard Grafton 1/2 Marathon & 5K on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, located within the unique setting of Grafton Correctional in Lorain. This extraordinary race will feature a 3/4 mile loop designed for both the 5K and half marathon distances, providing an opportunity to run alongside residents participating in the Running2bwell training program. Not only will you be supporting a transformative initiative aimed at improving lives, but you'll also receive a custom race t-shirt as a token of your participation.
With a limited entry of just 30 runners, this event promises to be an intimate and impactful experience. Participants must be 21 or over, and to ensure a safe environment, a strict dress code will be enforced—so come prepared! This is not your typical race; all runners are required to adhere to security protocols, bringing only essentials like water bottles, hats, and watches while leaving phones and headphones behind. Arrive by 6:00 am to clear security and be part of a movement that encourages hope and resilience. If you can’t run but still want to contribute, consider making a donation to support Running2bwell.
With a limited entry of just 30 runners, this event promises to be an intimate and impactful experience. Participants must be 21 or over, and to ensure a safe environment, a strict dress code will be enforced—so come prepared! This is not your typical race; all runners are required to adhere to security protocols, bringing only essentials like water bottles, hats, and watches while leaving phones and headphones behind. Arrive by 6:00 am to clear security and be part of a movement that encourages hope and resilience. If you can’t run but still want to contribute, consider making a donation to support Running2bwell.
Organiser's Description
This unique race will take place completely within the Grafton Correctional secure perimeter. We will run a 3/4 mile loop for either a 5k or half marathon.
We will be running with residents that are part of the Running2bwell training program that recently started at GCI and all proceeds will support Running2bwell. We recently bought $5000 worth of shoes for the men at GCI and we're hoping to raise that amount at the race.
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Most importantly, you'll have the chance to run some miles with men that are working hard to improve their lives on their homecourt.
Female runners are allowed but there is a strict dress code. Shirts must have sleeves, shorts must go mid-thigh, sweats should be worn to enter but can be taken off when running. No tight or form-fitting apparel. More rules may follow as I get them.
All runners must be 21 or over.
For security and logistical reasons we're limiting entries to the first 30 to register.
You must arrive by 6:00 am to clear security. This isn't your usual race.
RUNNERS CANNOT BRING ANYTHING EXCEPT WATER BOTTLES, HATS, AND WATCHES. No phones, headphones, etc. You must bring a photo id and will need to lock your car keys in a locker at the entry point. Everyone is subject to search. While this is one of the safest facilities in the state, it's still a prison, and security for all is the highest priority.
If you can't make it, please consider making a donation of any size to support this new and exciting program.
We will be running with residents that are part of the Running2bwell training program that recently started at GCI and all proceeds will support Running2bwell. We recently bought $5000 worth of shoes for the men at GCI and we're hoping to raise that amount at the race.
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Most importantly, you'll have the chance to run some miles with men that are working hard to improve their lives on their homecourt.
Female runners are allowed but there is a strict dress code. Shirts must have sleeves, shorts must go mid-thigh, sweats should be worn to enter but can be taken off when running. No tight or form-fitting apparel. More rules may follow as I get them.
All runners must be 21 or over.
For security and logistical reasons we're limiting entries to the first 30 to register.
You must arrive by 6:00 am to clear security. This isn't your usual race.
RUNNERS CANNOT BRING ANYTHING EXCEPT WATER BOTTLES, HATS, AND WATCHES. No phones, headphones, etc. You must bring a photo id and will need to lock your car keys in a locker at the entry point. Everyone is subject to search. While this is one of the safest facilities in the state, it's still a prison, and security for all is the highest priority.
If you can't make it, please consider making a donation of any size to support this new and exciting program.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$48.70
4 loops of the approximately .75 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$75.20
18 loops of the approximately .75 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups.
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