Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk
Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Medina, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina, OH
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us for the Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk taking place on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at Buckeye Woods Park.
The event is presented by Thomas Schmidt (race director) as well as race board members from The Society; Medina County Special Olympics, Ohio; Integrated Community Solutions and the Knights of Columbus Council #4168.
Participants can register online at this website OR mail-in the paper registration form which is also included in the tab on this website.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration begins at 8:00am.
The 5K begins at 9:00am. The 1-Mile Walk begins immediately following the 5K start.
Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Awards presented to the top 5K male and female runners overall and the top three 5K male and female runners in the following age categories:
(14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up).
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
79°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chippewa Lake, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Medina, OH
Population
26,040
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,020 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 19 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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Waiting For?
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina, OH
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Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk
Aug 29, 2026