A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 6006 Academy St., Kingsville, OH
- Distance
- A Run for the Books 5K · A Run for the Books 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Registration Time: 8:00-8:45 am; Race Start Time: 9:00 am
Course: 5K run through the Kingsville Township area starting at the Kingsville Public Library, 6006 Academy Street, Kingsville, OH 44048. 1 Mile Walk is untimed.
Registration: $30 for online & US mail registrations received until July 17. Day of event registration $35. All event proceeds to Friends of the Kingsville Library.
Shirts for the first 100 registered participants.
Free Kona Ice on site for all event participants!!
Online registration is at https://www.stasnyroadracing.com/upcoming-races
No dogs allowed - Service animals permitted
5K (only) Awards: Top male & female overall finishers and top 3 in each age group categories: 14 & younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and older.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashtabula Co Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kingsville, OH
Elevation
801 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 29 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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40
Days to train
- Race
- A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 6006 Academy St., Kingsville, OH
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile?
- A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile is a running race held in Kingsville, Ohio on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Kingsville, Ohio at 6006 Academy St., Kingsville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile
Jul 18, 2026