
From the Organizer
5K Run at 9 AM (and 1 mile fun run at 8:30 AM) on Saturday June 20, 2026 during the Spencerville Summerfest. Stay and enjoy the Summerfest after the race: Car show, Amusements, Food, Parade, and Spectacular Fireworks Display at Dark on Saturday!
Register online at RunSignUp.com/race/oh/spencerville/summerfest5k by 6/18 for $15 (+regis. fee) for the 5K only (no shirt) or $28 (+regis. fee) for the 5K with a shirt until 6/12, or send the paper registration form below by mail; or register on race day for $20 for the 5K only (no shirt). Register on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 AM (and pick up race packet) at the shelter house at Spencer Township Park - on Wisher Drive, east edge of town, south of St. Rt. #117, by Spencerville High School at 2500 Wisher Drive, Spencerville OH 45887. There is a 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:30 with sign up at the park on race day for $1, includes a finisher ribbon. A limited quantity of race t-shirts will be available for sale on race day for $13 each.
Flat, accurate out and back course on country roads. Starts and ends at Spencer Township Park. Mile splits, two water stops, water at the finish. Restrooms at the park and baseball field. Awards to the top overall male and female finishers and the top three in each male and female age group (no duplication of awards). Door prize drawing for all 5K Run entrants held before awards (approx. 10:15). Must be present to win. Many door prizes including $50 gift cert. Age groups Male and Female: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 ,55-59, 60-69, 70+up. Walkers are welcome. Sponsors: MPH Insurance and Spencerville area merchants.. Assistance by the Spencerville Police Dept, and Spencerville EMS.. Proceeds go to the Spencerville Cross Country Teams. Online entry at www.RunSignup.com. Race flyer entry form also at spencervillerunning.weebly.com,. Results will be posted on the websites.
Race Director: Brian McMichael, 221 Michael St, Spencerville, OH 45887, cell 419-204-3148, email: bcmspen@hotmail.com
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
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lima Wwtp, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,120
as of 2023
Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Spencerville Summerfest 5K Run
Jun 20, 2026