Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Boy with the Boot 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Part of the 2026 RUNDUSKY Race Series! The ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5k will return in 2026!
This year's route will start and finish at the Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park. The course will utilize the waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway for over half of the 3.1 miles.
$28 Registration fee includes a Dri-fit t-shirt and medal.
Race shirts only guaranteed to those preregistered by Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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
82°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandusky, OH
Population
24,748
as of 2023
Elevation
593 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run?
- Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run is a running race held in Sandusky, Ohio on July 4, 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 Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Sandusky, Ohio at 100 W. Washington Street, Sandusky, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run
Jul 4, 2026