Festival of the Bells 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 & Under)
From the Organizer
Festival of the Bells 5k
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Celebrate America’s 250 with the Festival of the Bells ‘Bells through the Ages’ 5k. This year’s race route begins in historic uptown Hillsboro- home of the beautiful oldest continuously operating courthouse in Ohio.
Participants and on-lookers are encouraged to view the C.S. bells that are on display around the uptown area. The C.S. Bell Company produced cast iron bells at the bell foundry in Hillsboro beginning in 1858.
This chip timed event will have awards for top finishers in age categories directly following the race. The route will be on paved surfaces throughout the City of Hillsboro. Pre-register by Monday, June 22, 2026 to order a shirt. Entries after this date will not receive a shirt.
A short course kids run appropriate for children 11 and under will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Packet pick-up and same day registration: 7:15-7:45 a.m. No late entries will be permitted due to safety reasons as this is a road race.
Cost: $25 (includes timing chip and shirt)
Shirt options:
Tank (ladies racerback) xs-3xl
Tank (unisex) xs-3xl
T-shirt xs-3xl
Kids Fun Run Details:
Share in the excitement of race day fun following the Festival of the Bells 5k.
Fun event for kids ages 11 & under
Location: Same as 5k
Cost: $5
Details: Check-in the day of the event at the registration table near the start / finish line. The short course length will be modified for varying skill levels and age groups.
Follow the official Festival of the Bells website and Facebook page for more details.
Link:https://www.thefestivalofthebells.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthebells?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hillsboro, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hillsboro, OH
Elevation
1,006 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 44 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Festival of the Bells 5k?
- Festival of the Bells 5k is a running race held in Hillsboro, 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 Festival of the Bells 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Hillsboro, Ohio at 135 N. High Street, Hillsboro, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Festival of the Bells 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Festival of the Bells 5k
Jul 4, 2026