Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k
From the Organizer
The Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run/Walk 5K is on July 4, 2026. Our unique race features squirt gun-wielding volunteers along the route, letting participants beat the heat as we celebrate our nation's birth!
Registration begins at 8:00AM at Adams Street near Croghan Bank, and the race starts promptly at 9:00AM. Our scenic course takes participants along Lake Erie and through historic downtown Port Clinton.
Location
Registration & Awards at Adams Street, Port Clinton, Ohio
Course
Scenic, flat course along Lake Erie and throughout Port Clinton, Ohio
ENTRY FEES (no refunds)
- $35.00 - Pre-registration due by June 23, 2026 to receive a tshirt and race bib
- $40.00 - Day of Race
- $20.00 - Pre-registration 9 yrs. and younger
- $25.00 - Day of Race
Register by mail with check payable to:
Port Clinton Women’s Club
Mail to: PCWC, c/o Lisa Sarty,
649 Jackson Drive, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
AWARDS
• Overall 5k winners: Male & Female
• First place male & female for 5k run - each age group
• First place male & female for 5k walk - overall
AGE DIVISIONS
• 14 & under
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 & older
FEATURES
• T-shirts and bibs to all pre-registered participants on race day
• Refreshments following the event
All proceeds benefit Port Clinton Women's Club and their efforts to provide college scholarships to high school students in our area.
For any questions about the race, please contact portclintonwomensclub@gmail.com.
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
67°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Port Clinton, OH
Population
5,999
as of 2023
Elevation
577 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 53 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k?
- Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k is a running race held in Port Clinton, Ohio on July 4, 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 Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Port Clinton, Ohio at 226 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k
Jul 4, 2026