"Run de Boeuf" 5K
"Run de Boeuf" 5K is a running race on September 18, 2026 in Waterville, OH, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- September 18, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- 1 S River Rd, Waterville, OH
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us in downtown Waterville, OH to race, run, or walk a 5K on the roads of historic downtown Waterville and out and back along River Rd. to kick off the 53rd Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival the next day.
All skill levels welcome!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & EVENT LOCATION: Parker Square; 1 S River Rd, Waterville, OH 43566
COURSE: Start and finish at Waterville Parker Square/Memorial Park by the Maumee River, 5 kilometers with an out and back. Course is accurately measured.
AWARDS:
• 5K Overall and Master (40+) male/female & 1K winner receive Gift Certificates!!!
• Age group winner awards, Male & Female; 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
• 5K & 1K participants will receive a specialty Roche De Boeuf finisher's award!
SHIRTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND OTHER INFO:
• All preregistered 5K participants will receive a t-shirt with registration. Extra t-shirts available for purchase on Runsignup.
• Water stop on course at .75 mi & 2.5 mi. Light refreshments at finish. Food trucks available at post-race celebration.
• Race-day packet pickup only. Specific details TBA.
ENTRY INFO:
• 5K Entry fee for preregistered - in-store or online by Saturday, September 4th, 2026 -- $ 25.00 ($5 discount for under 18)
• Online registration available at Runsignup.com until race start. Additional shirts available for purchase.
• Late Entry Fee until race start; In-Store and Online - $ 20.00 SHIRT NOT INCLUDED ($15 add-on while supplies last)
• Kids 1K; Out and back - $5 with finisher's award! Shirt NOT included
• Entry fees payable & sent to Second Sole 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
• Information? Call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 or email tjmiller+rdb@secondsoleohio.com
Sorry, no refunds.
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Express Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waterville, OH
Population
5,997
as of 2023
City Elevation
653 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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"Run de Boeuf" 5K
Sep 18, 2026