
From the Organizer
33rd Annual Starr Spangled 5K, a Toledo Area 4th of July Tradition!
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 2026
5K RACE AT 8:00 AM
RACE LOCATION: Starr Elementary School, 3230 Starr Avenue, Oregon, OH
COURSE: Start and finish at school on flat and fast 5K road course out and back. One water station on course.
Course is accurately measured.
AWARDS
· Overall male/female, Overall Master (40+) male/female, Overall Grand Master (50+) win Gift Certificates!!!
· Age group awards (at least 3 deep) No duplication of awards, 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20–24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 - 74, 75 -79, 80 & older
· Every 25th finisher wins a $25 Second Sole Gift Certificate
SHIRTS REFRESHMENTS AND OTHER INFO:
· All preregistered participants by Thursday, June 18th will receive choice of a triblend t-shirt or a beach towel. Very limited # will be made available after the cutoff, First Come First Served, including through race day.
· Refreshments at finish.
· Early packet pick-up and late registration at Second Sole on Friday July 3rd from Noon to 5:30pm!
· Information? Call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 or email matt@secondsoleohio.com
*** BOOM CHALLENGE***** Finish the Woodville 4th of July 5k (July 3rd) and Starr Spangled 5k(July 4th) and receive a special prize.
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Woodville/Woodville4thofJulyCelebration5K
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
65°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,821
as of 2023
Elevation
592 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
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Starr Spangled 5K Race & Walk 33rd Annual
Jul 4, 2026