Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Kids' Run · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for a beautiful, 5K/1Mile run/walk and kid-friendly fun run at Lorain County Community College. The course is fast and flat and stick around after for a classic car show, kids play zone with bounce houses and activities. There will be food trucks along with silent auction and more. Join us for a day filled with fun activities and Fighting Cancer!
Event timeline
- 9:00 AM | Relay 5K and 1 Mile
- 10:00 AM | Kids Fun Run
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Relay Car Show
- 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies
- 12:00 PM | Survivor Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Kids Fest + Kids Car show with inflatables and touch a truck
- 4:30 PM | Luminaria
Food Trucks and raffles throughout the day as well!
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Your support helps us reach our goal of raising $85,000.
Lorain county 5K/1Mile sponsorship donation link https://donate.cancer.org/g/llullxnomtahglwogmppvrfi/directed
Lorain County Relay for Life Website www.relayforlife.org/loraincounty
Runner Perks:
- 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a t-Shirt and medal.
- Kids' Sprint participants will receive a medal.
- Awards for top 3 Male and Female 5K finishers - Goodr Sun Glasses
- Awards for top 3 Male and Female 5K finishers in each age group - Specialized Race Bottle.
Course Maps
Courses will be measured. Distance reflected in map is GPS estimate.
Bib/T-shirt Pick Up and Race Day Registration
Registration and Bib/T-shirt pick up starts at 7:00am on Saturday September 26th. Registration tent will be by the Start and Finish parking lot. Online registrations only. No Cash or Credit Card transactions.
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
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria 3 E, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elyria, OH
Population
52,833
as of 2023
Elevation
707 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 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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Days to train
- Race
- Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile?
- Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile is a running race held in Elyria, 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 Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Elyria, Ohio at 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile
Sep 26, 2026