Run to Educate 5k
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Distance
- Kids Fun Run (up to age 10) · 5k Run/Walk - Youth (18 and Under) · 5k Run/Walk - Adult (19 and Older)
From the Organizer
Come join us for the 32nd Annual 5k Run to Educate on August 7, 2026. The race begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Bellefontaine High School Track.
When the LCEF Run To Educate committee was organizing the event as a fundraiser for the foundation, the topic of awards came up. It was discussed that a popular distance for a run is 5K or about 3.1 miles. In mathematics, Pi is a mathematical constant whose value is the ratio of any circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159 in the usual decimal notation. The committee thought it would be a great tie in to link a mathematical term to an event sponsored by an educational foundation. So that is why every year pies are awarded to the top male and female finisher.
Registrations after July 17, 2026 will not be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
- Race Day Registration: 6:00 to 6:45 pm
- 5k Start Time - 7:00 pm
Walkers Welcome
Awards
Overall Top Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Group
- 9 Years and Under
- 10 - 14 Years
- 15 - 19 Years
- 20 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70 and Over
Kids Race
Kids fun run for kids aged 10 and under. Free to run, with a shirt option for $8
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bellefontaine, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bellefontaine, OH
Population
14,051
as of 2023
Elevation
1,251 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 52 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?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run to Educate 5k?
- Run to Educate 5k is a running race held in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 7, 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 Run to Educate 5k?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in Bellefontaine, Ohio at 555 E Lake Ave, Bellefontaine, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run to Educate 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run to Educate 5k
Aug 7, 2026