One Step At A Time
One Step At A Time is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Defiance, OH.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 991 Webster Street, Defiance, OH
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This 5K Run/Walk has been planned to help raise awareness about depression and its sometimes fatal result… Suicide. This run/walk is in memory of Scott Hammersmith and those who have died by suicide. Come out to walk or run in memory of someone you have lost or to help spread the word so others are not lost. If you are committed to our message, but not quite ready for a 3.1 mile run or walk, we have measured an easy one mile walk at Defiance College. And, if you want to help, but can’t participate...simply make a donation in any amount.
Suicide should not be kept a secret. Depression is a treatable illness and depressive illnesses account for more than 90 percent of all suicide deaths. So please come out and let your steps help us raise awareness in our community.
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
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Defiance, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Defiance, OH
Population
16,830
as of 2023
City Elevation
703 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 83 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at One Step At A Time, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Defiance, OH
OH1 Lions STEPS Walk
5K · From $25 · 821 South Perry Street
13 miles away
Redhead Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
5K · From $25 · K980 County Road 17D
8 miles away
Bob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K and the Lyle Smith Fun Runs (half mile and mile)
1 Mile · 5K · From $7 · 14060 Blosser Road
11 miles away
Wyatt's Walk 5k/10k 4th Annual
5K · 10K · From $25 · 231 N. Main St.
15 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Defiance than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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One Step At A Time
Sep 26, 2026