
WALLINGFORD HALF MARATHON & 5K RACES is a running race on May 23, 2027 in Bellevue, OH, with entry fees from $25 to $55.
From the Organizer
Bellevue's first ever HALF MARATHON in Memory of Dave Wallingford & celebrating His love of Running and his Running Community. 🏃 Presented by: Firelands Health / The Bellevue Hospital.
The Bellevue Community is determined to make this a FIRST CLASS EVENT with all of the perks you find in the Big City Races. The Wallingford Races feature: Live Entertainment, Professional Photos to download and Share. Food Trucks, a Health and Fitness Expo. Live Entertainment along the 13.1 mile course ~ 8 water/aid stations and more.
Proceeds will benefit the Dave Wallingford Memorial Scholarship and other Local Charities
EARLY PACKET PICK UP ON SATURDAY 5/22/27 ~ Time and location announced soon....
PLEASE NOTE: In honor of Dave's birthday on Sept. 29th, we are having a Special Birthday pricing of $55 for the Half Marathon...But, only until Sept 30th and the price will increase, so REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE 🎂🥳
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
THANK YOU to our major sponsor so far: FIRELANDS HEALTH & LGR&C ~ Lange Gordon Rannigan & Claus LLC, Attorneys at Law, Tiffin, OH
Entertainment Sponsor so far: Ballah-Bailey Realty, Mike Bailey
Post race Boxed Meals provided by Bone Boys BBQ & Catering & Bassett's Market, Bellevue
Sponsor names will be updated here as the donations come in.
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fremont, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,201
as of 2023
City Elevation
761 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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WALLINGFORD HALF MARATHON & 5K RACES
May 23, 2027