From the Organizer
Garfield's Ice Cream Run 5K - August 9, 2026
Location: James A Garfield National Historic Site
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Get ready for a sweet summer run at the Garfield Ice Cream Run 5K! Taking place on August 9, 2026, this fun-filled 5K kicks off at 8:00 AM and is themed all things ice cream. Runners will enjoy a lighthearted, family-friendly atmosphere, and the best part comes after you cross the finish line, when everyone is rewarded with ice cream to celebrate a job well done. It’s the perfect way to run, cool off, and treat yourself!
- Registration includes a finisher medal, T-shirt, and ice cream
- Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole Mentor on Saturday, August 8th from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
- Race day packet pick-up will be at James A Garfield National Historic Site starting at 7:00am - 8:15am
- The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00am.
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
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kirtland-Holden 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mentor, OH
Population
47,215
as of 2023
Elevation
645 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garfield's Ice Cream Run?
- Garfield's Ice Cream Run is a running race held in Mentor, Ohio on August 9, 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 Garfield's Ice Cream Run?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Mentor, Ohio at 8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garfield's Ice Cream Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Garfield's Ice Cream Run
Aug 9, 2026