Toledo BPN Solar Eclipse 5k

Monday, April 8, 2024 Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Perrysburg, Ohio
$43.40 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a truly unique experience at the Toledo BPN Solar Eclipse 5K on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Perrysburg, Wood! This exciting event coincides with a total solar eclipse, the last of its kind to grace Toledo for another 45 years. As the moon passes in front of the sun, casting a shadow for an incredible 1 minute and 47 seconds at 3:13 PM, participants can join in on the fun by completing the 5K virtually—before, during, or after this spectacular celestial event.

Join thousands of fellow runners and eclipse enthusiasts as you commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. All participants will receive a custom race bib, exclusive solar eclipse glasses, a stylish race shirt, a commemorative medal, and a custom finisher certificate. Plus, the first 100 registrants will enjoy a special gift: a custom solar eclipse mood shadow commemorative pint glass! With the anticipation of 375,000 to 500,000 visitors flocking to Toledo, this event promises to be a celebration of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity to run in the shadow of the moon!

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  • Toledo BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)

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    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.40

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Organiser's description

FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Toledo, OH. The last Total Solar Eclipse in Toledo was in 1806. The next Total Solar Eclipse in Toledo will be for another 45 years.

The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:13 pm and will last for an astounding 1 minutes and 47 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Toledo for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Toledo BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.

THE TOLEDO BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.

* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATEE

*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.

LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED

Location

26567 N Dixie Hwy #13, Perrysburg, 43551, OH, United States

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