
From the Organizer
LOCATION
Starts and ends at Shane’s Park, 705 W. Front Street, Rockford, OH.
1/2 Mile Fun Run Begins at 8:00am (Free Fun Run Registration Onsite Race Morning)
5k Race Begins at 8:30am
ENTRY FEES
Pre-Registration is $15.00
Race-Day Registration is $20.00
14 & Under are free for 2026!
Awards
Awards to the top three overall, and each age group, male and female: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (Male & Female)
INFORMATION
For more information contact Ann Vian: email viana@parkwayschools.org or call 419-953-5001
2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
Zuma – June 20th
Country Fest - June 27th
Redskin Classic – July 5th
Shane’s Crossing – July 11th
St. Clair – July 18th
Lake Festival – July 25th
Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Celina 3 Ne, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
816 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk
Jul 11, 2026