Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- Rushsylvania Rockets 5K
From the Organizer
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Join us on August 1, 2026, for our annual 5K community run/walk through the town of Rushsylvania, Ohio. The course is mostly on neighborhood roads and does a loop through the cemetery. The race starts on Stewart Street near the Rushsylvania United Methodist Church and the finish is in the Rushsylvania Village Park near the start. There will be a water stop (aid station) on Sandusky Street, near mile 2, on the out and back section of the course.
This race will be chip timed with live results.
Kids Run after the 5K
There will be a Kids Fun Run for youth who are not running in the 5K in the park near the finish line. The Kids Run will start at approximately 9:15AM, after the finish of the 5K race.
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
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bellefontaine, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rushsylvania, OH
Elevation
1,202 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk?
- Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Rushsylvania, Ohio on August 1, 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 Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Rushsylvania, Ohio at 152 Rush Street, Rushsylvania, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026