
From the Organizer
Join the Rittman Chamber & Downtown Rittman Beautification Initiative for the second annual Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K & 1-Mile taking place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at Ashton Hall Memorial Park.
The address for the park is: South 1st Street, Rittman, Ohio 44270.
- Registration includes a participant shirt and finisher medal! Shirts only guaranteed to participants registered by July 9th.
- The course begins at the park takes participants through residential streets to county line trail.
- The festival follows the race. Coffee and iced drinks available before and after the race.
- This year’s theme celebrates the origins of the beloved Sleepwalker Festival, where shop owners donned pajamas and stayed open late. We invite you to participate in your family-friendly pajamas for a fun and nostalgic experience! Friendly doggies are also encouraged to attend!
- 1-Mile Awards: Top three male/female overall. Top three male/female winners in age brackets: 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50 & Up.
- 5K Awards: Top three male/female overall. Top three male/female winners in age brackets: 12 & Under, 13-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50 & Up.
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wooster Wayne Co Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,033
as of 2023
Elevation
975 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 31 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Dylan's Dash 5K
8 miles away
The Matchstick Amazing Races
5 miles away
The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run
8 miles away
Never Walk Alone
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K
Jul 25, 2026