Bob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K and the Lyle Smith Fun Runs (half mile and mile) is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Sherwood, OH, with entry fees from $7 to $15.
From the Organizer
Benefits the Fairview Elementary running club and an end-of-the-school year reading award program.
Distance: 5K Run/Walk, One Mile Fun Run, and Half-Mile Kids Run
Location: 5K-Fairview Elementary School (14060 Blosser Road, Sherwood, OH 43556) (fast, flat course), Mile GLOW Run (any age)-side parking lot of elementary school, Half Mile GLOW Run (2nd grade and under)-side parking lot of elementary school
Time: 5K-6:45PM, Half Mile GLOW Run-8:00PM, One Mile GLOW Run-8:15PM
Fee: 5K-$15.00 pre-registration with t-shirt (first 50 registered) and $10.00 without t-shirt, Raceday- $15.00 with shirt while they last and $10.00 without shirt. Fun Fun Runs- Pre-registration-$12.00 with shirt, $7.00 without. Race day-$12.00 with shirt and $7.00 without shirt.
Prizes: Prizes to top 4 closest predictions and top overall male and female.
Questions: Email Curt Foust at curt.foust@centrallocal.org.
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Defiance Mem Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
712 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Bob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K and the Lyle Smith Fun Runs (half mile and mile)
Sep 26, 2026