Race for A Blessing
Race for A Blessing is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Avon Lake, OH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
St. Joseph Parish and School is excited to host our fifth annual 5k! We are again raising money for our community neighbor, the Blessing House in Lorain. Blessing House serves as a safety net for families in crisis by providing a safe shelter for children and support for their family. Our goal is to make a donation to help support their mission and ministry, which is so important to our Lorain County community. Strollers and pets are welcome.
Kid's 18 and under can register for just $25! Discount automatically applied at checkout!
LOCATION: St Joseph Parish School, 32946 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
EVENT TIMELINE:
- 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration
- 8:00 AM - 5k Starts
- 9:30 AM - Awards and prizes
AWARD CATEGORIES:
- Top 3 Overall Male/Female;
- Top 1 Male + Top 1 Female in each Age Group (19 & Under, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)
Any questions? Send an email to tburge@stjosephavonlake.org
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
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria 3 E, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Avon Lake, OH
Population
25,456
as of 2023
City Elevation
611 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 10 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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Coming Up
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Race for A Blessing
Aug 22, 2026