Put-In-Bay 5k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K Run
From the Organizer
Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 for the most scenic 5k in Ohio! Benefiting the Mother of Sorrows Parish.
Starting in the heart of Put-In-Bay just outside the Boathouse Bar and Grill, this 5k course will guide you through the scenic and historic Island.
START TIME
Packet Pickup - 8:00 am
1 Mile - 9:30 am
5k - 9:30 am
TIMING SYSTEM
1 Mile non timed event
5K Chip Timed
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration
5K and 1 Mile $30.00 by September 9, 2026
September 11th and after
5k and 1 Mile - $35.00
Packet Pick Up
In DeRivera Park across the street from the Boathouse Bar and Grill
Friday, September 18 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, September 19 8am to 9:15am
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Make checks payable to HERMES and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St., Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
Travel
Schedules to and from Put-In-Bay are online - www.Millerferry.com
Miller Ferry - Ages 12 and up receive a $3 discount on round trip tickets when purchasing at the ticket booth. Just let them know you are running in the Put-in-Bay 5k to receive the discount.
Jet Express - www.jet-express.com
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com
*Dogs and Strollers are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash for dogs.
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
74°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Put In Bay, OH
Population
107
as of 2023
Elevation
591 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Put-In-Bay 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- Put-In-Bay 5k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Put-In-Bay 5k?
- Put-In-Bay 5k is a running race held in Put In Bay, Ohio on September 19, 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 Put-In-Bay 5k?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Put In Bay, Ohio at Boathouse Bar and Grill, Put In Bay, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Put-In-Bay 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Put-In-Bay 5k
Sep 19, 2026