X&A 5K
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- FREE X&A Kids 1K Fun Run (No shirt) · 3•21 Memorial 1 Mile Walk (No shirt) · IN PERSON X&A 5K by RUN/WALK (CHIP BIB TIMED)- Shirt Included & more
From the Organizer
The annual X&A 5K and 3.21 Memorial walk is scheduled for June 27, 2026, in Deshler. As you know this event commemorates Xavier and Aidan Wensink and their passion for running. Please join us in this community event to run the streets of Deshler, on roads they ran repeatedly over the years, in celebration of their lives. The 5K (3.1 mile) race/memorial walk will take place on June 27, 2026 and starts at 8 am and begins and ends at Deshler Pirate Park with all proceeds earned going towards Wellness projects in the Patrick Henry Community. There will also be a 1 mile memorial walk for those who do not wish to participate in the timed 5K route. Dave's Running will be facilitating chip timing technology for fast accurate results for those runners and walkers who choose to be timed. Register by June 15 to reserve your shirt and commemorative wrist-band. Race day registration will not include a shirt. Early Packet Pickup will be available Thursday, June 25, time and location TBD. Door Prizes given to registered 5K participants. Pancakes will be served following the race in memory of Aidan's love of pancakes.
To reduce cost for large families, please register multiple participants with one transaction to reduce processing fees. Also, registrants with a cart total of $80 or more, use coupon code FAMILY10 to receive a 10% discount.
We will also have a one square block Fun Run for kids starting at 9:00 am. Fun Run participants receive a medal, a tribute wristband, and Xavier and Aidan's favorite treats, skittles and cosmic brownies.
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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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hoytville 2 Ne, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Deshler, OH
Elevation
706 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the X&A 5K?
- X&A 5K is a running race held in Deshler, Ohio on June 27, 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 X&A 5K?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Deshler, Ohio at 208 Northeast Avenue, Deshler, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the X&A 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
X&A 5K
Jun 27, 2026