The Shady City Race
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- Leafy Loop 5K · Tree Line Trek 10K · Sapling Dash
From the Organizer
Get ready to run, jog, or walk at the 3rd Annual Shady City Race on the Jim Simmons Memorial Trail in Marysville, Ohio!
Test your pace on this tree-lined, chip-timed, paved trail race. Choose from the Leafy Loop 5K, the Tree Line Trek 10K, or the Sapling Dash for kids.
Whether you're a pro runner or it's your first race, we'd love to see you at the finish line!
The Sapling Dash Kids Run is a out and back course, which is about .25 miles.
Event Schedule
8:00am - Packet Pick-Up Open
8:45am - Sapling Dash
9:00am - 10K Race Begins
9:15am - 5K Race Begins
10:00am - 5K Awards
10:30am - 10K Awards
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
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marysville, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marysville, OH
Population
26,540
as of 2023
Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 30 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Shady City Race?
- The Shady City Race is a running race held in Marysville, Ohio on August 29, 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 Shady City Race?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Marysville, Ohio at Schwartzkopf Park, Marysville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Shady City Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Shady City Race
Aug 29, 2026