Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Country Fun 5K
From the Organizer
Annual Country Fun Run 5K
Saturday September 26, 2026
9:00 A.M. 5K Run/Walk
Race Location: Maplewood Methodist Church. Registration begins at 7 A.M. 21544 Maplewood Rd, Maplewood, OH 45340
Directions: From I75: Exit #99 S.R 119 east 6 miles to S.R. 65 south. Turn right onto S.R 65 for 3 miles then left
onto Maplewood Rd.
From Bellefontaine: Take 47 west into Shelby County. Go 6 miles past S.R. 235 light on S. R. 47 and
turn right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. Go right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. for 2.5 miles and turn left
onto Maplewood Rd.
Course Description: Flat Road Race on Country Roads.
Proceeds: Benefit the Maplewood Methodist Church Trustee and Mission Funds
Entry Cost information:
5K Pre-Registration: $20 Includes competition medal of completion
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up begins at 7:00 A.M.
Register online or mail form and Make Checks to: Maplewood Methodist Church Mail to: MMC, ATTN: 5K RACE, 900 Norwood Dr , Sidney, OH 45365
Awards: Winners of each age group will receive a plaque!
Contact: Sharon Asbury cooperkinley1@gmail.com
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
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sidney 1 S, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Maplewood, OH
Elevation
1,051 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run?
- Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Maplewood, Ohio on September 26, 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 Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Maplewood, Ohio at Maplewood United Methodist Church, Maplewood, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Sep 26, 2026