Waffle Iron Youth Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division · 4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division · 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division
From the Organizer
The second annual event in Sandusky, Ohio on the Saturday before the IRONMAN 70.3 event.
Three age divisions will toe the start line on the new Columbus Avenue for a run along the Sandusky Bay waterfront in downtown Sandusky.
0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division (.06 mile distance)
4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division (1/2 mile distance)
8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division (1 mile distance)
Registration includes a race shirt, race medal and a waffle from Sandusky's Wake Up & Waffle for each participant.
Race Day Packet Pickup will start at 7:30 a.m. in under the marquee in front of the Sandusky State Theatre next to the IRONMAN Finish Line.
The event will start with the Little Dough Ball Race on Columbus Avenue, then the Rising & Shining Division and finish with the Ready to Run 1-mile event.
Any questions, text Jason Werling 419.515.1089 or email jwerling@cityofsandusky.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
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandusky, OH
Population
24,748
as of 2023
Elevation
593 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 44 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.
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- Race
- Waffle Iron Youth Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Waffle Iron Youth Run?
- Waffle Iron Youth Run is a running race held in Sandusky, Ohio on July 18, 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 Waffle Iron Youth Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Sandusky, Ohio at 100 Block Columbus Ave. (IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio Finish Line), Sandusky, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Waffle Iron Youth Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Waffle Iron Youth Run
Jul 18, 2026