
From the Organizer
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Montezuma, Ohio
TIME
7:30 am Race Day Registration
9:00 am Race Begins
LOCATION
Franklin Township Fire House - 6805 OH-219, Celina Our course runs through the scenic countryside of Montezuma. Splits at the 1st and 2nd mile.
Registration is at the Shelter House at Zuma Park. The race will begin at the Franklin Township Fire House and will finish inside our beautiful park.
ENTRY FEES
Pre-Registration without a shirt is $15.00 if registered by June 19th, 2026
Pre-Registration with a shirt is $30.00 if registered by June 1st, 2026
Race-Day Registration is $20.00 without a shirt.
14 & Under are FREE for 2026!
Awards
Awards to the top three in each division: Male & Female 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
INFORMATION
For more information contact Stacy Braun at (419) 733-8218 or stacy_braun@hotmail.com
2026Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
Zuma – June 20th
Country Fest - June 27th
Redskin Classic – July 5th
Shane’s Crossing – July 11th
St. Clair – July 18th
Lake Festival – July 25th
Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Celina 3 Ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
870 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Zuma 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Country Fest 5K
12 miles away
Redskin Classic 5k
10 miles away
Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk
9 miles away
Lake Festival 5k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Zuma 5k Run/Walk
Jun 20, 2026