LifeWise 5K for Allen County
LifeWise 5K for Allen County is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Elida, OH, with entry fees from $5 to $24.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- 4289 Sunnydale St., Elida, OH
- Price
- $5–$24
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This event will raise support for LifeWise Academy programs within Allen County. Upwards of 2,800 public school students (up through high school!) now receive Bible Instruction at Allen East, Bath, Columbus Grove, Delphos, Elida, Perry, Shawnee and Spencerville. Pick your Team to support your local LifeWise program. All ages and families welcome!
Run or walk at this family-friendly 5K event to be held on Labor Day morning at 9 am. We will begin and end near the Sunnydale House (next to Elida Elementary). The course will take you through the village of Elida with many volunteers to encourage you along the way.
Lewis Family McDonald's Restaurants 1K Fun Run kids have the opportunity to receive a $25 McDonald's gift card if they raise $100 or more for any Allen County LifeWise site. (Only one gift card per child)
Event: LifeWise of Allen County 5K Run/Walk
Date: Labor Day (Sept 7) with gun start at 9am
Start/Finish: Drive next to the Sunnydale House (4289 Sunnydale Drive / Elida, OH 45807)
Course: Flat terrain through the Village of Elida
Sign Up Fee: $24 Adult (17 and older) / $14 Youth (16 and younger) through July 31. $32 Adult / $19 Youth through September 6th. ON RACE DAY - $40 Adult / $24 Child. There is a discount available to families who register more than 4 participants. Please email contact@wtlw.com for help in receiving the discount.
Water Stations: At mile markers 1, 2, and 2.5.
Parking: The lot between the elementary and the Sunnydale House will close at 8.25am for the 1K Fun Run. It will re-open (outbound traffic) at approximately 10:15, when most 5K race participants have finished the 5K. Other lots available are: 1) West of the Elementary; 2) All of the Middle School.
Medal Awards: Top 3 in men and women’s “Under 40”, “Masters” divisions, and U10, 11-14, 15-18 (top boy and top girl)!
Post Race: Hotdogs, fruit, and water will be available for participants. Prize drawings at 10:15 am for those who possess a Bib Number.
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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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lima Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elida, OH
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 57 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- LifeWise 5K for Allen County
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- 4289 Sunnydale St., Elida, OH
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LifeWise 5K for Allen County
Sep 7, 2026