Lake Festival 5k
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 121 East Logan St, Celina, OH
- Distance
- Lake Festival 5k
From the Organizer
Lake Festival 5k
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
LOCATION
Begins and ends at the corner of Ash & Lakeshore Dr, Celina, OH. A certified out and back course along Grand Lake
ENTRY FEES
Pre-Registration without a shirt is $15.00 if registered by July 24th, 2026
Pre-Registration with a shirt is $30.00 if registered by July 12th, 2026
Race-Day Registration is $20.00 without a shirt. 6:45am-7:45am at the race
14 & Under are free for 2026!
If you've missed the July 12th shirt deadline and still like to order a shirt, follow this link for the Lake Festival 5k webstore https://mcsports.chipply.com/celinalakefestival5k/?action=viewall
AWARDS
Medals to top three male and female runners
Medals to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group
Special awards for the runner coming from the furthest distance. Also awards for the youngest and the oldest runners.
Awards provided for setting new course records (Male: Tibor Vegh 2011 15:08.71 and Female Kristina Vegh 2011 17:51.11)
Age Groups Male and Female: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
All Runners
Chipped Timing
Water on the course
Splits at 1 Mile and 2 Mile Marks
Refreshments at the finish
Restrooms at the park
Be a Part of the Mercer Health 5k Challenge
- The Challenge will be made up of 7 events.
- Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events
- The Challenge season will begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st
- Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st
Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price!
2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
Zuma – June 20th
Country Fest - June 27th
Redskin Classic – July 5th
Shane’s Crossing – July 11th
St. Clair – July 18th
Lake Festival – July 25th
Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Celina 3 Ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Celina, OH
Elevation
870 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lake Festival 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Celina, OH
Zuma 5k Run/Walk
5K
Less than a mile away
Country Fest 5K
5K
12 miles away
Redskin Classic 5k
5K
10 miles away
Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk
5K
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lake Festival 5k?
- Lake Festival 5k is a running race held in Celina, Ohio on July 25, 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 Lake Festival 5k?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Celina, Ohio at 121 East Logan St, Celina, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lake Festival 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lake Festival 5k
Jul 25, 2026