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Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Wooster, OH, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $5 to $30.

Date
October 10, 2026 (99 days to go)
Distance
1 Mile · 5K
Price
$5–$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

October 10th 10AM

Gross Lake 185 Cherry Lane, Wooster OH, 44691

5K Run/Walk - $30

Race starts at 10:00 AM

Fun Walk (not timed) - $30

Fun Walk starts at 10:00 AM

Sign up for either the 5K or Fun Walk by September 26th to be guaranteed a t-shirt

5K prizes: M/F overall 
                  M/F 1st, 2nd, 3rd   for 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 

Fishing Derby - $5

Fishing derby prizes:  most fish caught, smallest fish, heaviest fish, longest fish

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Prizes for the fishing derby

Chicken BBQ Dinner by donation

 

Event Flyer

 

Events

Fishing Derby$5
Pedal to the Medal 5K$30
Fun Walk$30

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

66°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Wooster Exp Station, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:33 AMSunset 6:55 PMDaylight 11h 21m

Host City

About Wooster, OH

Population

27,012

as of 2023

City Elevation

993 ft

Nearest Airport

CAK

Akron Canton Regional Airport · 27 mi

Major Hub

CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 42 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

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

99

Days to train

Race
Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby
Date
October 10, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby?+
Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby is a running race held in Wooster, Ohio on October 10, 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 Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby?+
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Wooster, Ohio at 185 Cherry Lane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Oct 10, 2026

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