Caleb Smail Memorial 5k
- Date
- August 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 5k Walk Only
From the Organizer
Join us on Sunday, August 16th, at Bethlehem Community Park to honor Caleb Smail’s legacy and spread kindness in our community. The event features a 5K race, a Cornhole tournament, raffles, family fun, and food—all designed to bring people together in a spirit of generosity and support.
Proceeds will benefit Youth Services Systems, helping local youth access vital resources and programs.
The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.
T-Shirt Deadline: Register by August 1st to guarantee your Race Shirt!
Race Time: Race starts promptly at 9am!
Course: We will have maps and a more detailed description at the race.
The course will take you on a challenging but beautiful tour of Bethlehem. The race starts near the playground at the Community Park and will go up the hill onto Oak Drive circle. We will turn right onto to Chapel Road and go all the way down where you will see a volunteer and turnaround and comeback on Chapel Road and making a right onto Emerson. You'll run through that part of the neighborhood onto Etna and back onto Chapel Road. You'll turn back onto Oak Drive circle continuing straight and making a left back into Bethlehem Community Park.
Awards - Medals
5K Run
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups Male/Female: 1-29, 30-49, 50-59, 60 & over
5K Walk
Top 3 Overall - Male/Female
Top 3, Age Groups, Male/Female: 1-49, 50-59, 60 & over
The Age Group categories are based off of previous years entries. We will adjust as the race continues throughout the years. Awards ceremony will follow 10 minutes after the last runner crosses the finish line.
***If you register for the 5k Walk, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE! This is a competitive 5k Walk. You may not sprint, run, jog, or trot one single step. By definition, you MUST have one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES. To do otherwise is considered cheating and you will be moved to the run division without refund. Parents, please instruct your children about the Walking rules.
Thank you,
Chris Thoburn
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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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pike Island(Lock & Dam), 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, WV
Elevation
1,175 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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- What is the Caleb Smail Memorial 5k?
- Caleb Smail Memorial 5k is a running race held in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 16, 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 Caleb Smail Memorial 5k?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Wheeling, West Virginia at 125 Bethlehem Community Park, Wheeling, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Caleb Smail Memorial 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Caleb Smail Memorial 5k
Aug 16, 2026