Back Roads and Beaches 5K Run, Wine and Dine August 20

The Run!
The Back Roads and Beaches 5k Run, Wine and Dine is all set for Saturday, August 20 at 5pm. The race will begin and end at the Oberlin Inn which is located on the corner of Main and College Sts. right in the center of Oberlin. The course will run through the streets of Oberlin on much of the BRaB spur route.

The Party
Following the race participants, friends and the general public can enjoy live music by Kent-based band, The Speedbumps; great wine from Klingshirn Winery, Vermilion Valley Vineyards, Matus Winery and Paper Moon Vineyards. Delicious outdoor barbecue of local foods including burgers, veggie burgers, beef rib, avocado sandwiches, veggie shooters, roasted corn on the cob, desserts and more. Check out The Speedbumps here:



Click here to pre-register until August 19th. Cost is $20. Day-of registration begins at 3:30 pm and costs $25. Registration includes a tshirt (while supplies last) and one glass of wine, beer or soda at the after-party.

Check out the Visit Lorain County website for lodging options and make it a multi-sport weekend! Bring your bike and/or kayak. 

Sponsors of the BRaB 5K include Barnes Wendling CPAs, Wellington Implement, Fauver, Keyse-Waler & Donovan, Klingshirn Winery, LCCC Dining Services, Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), Oberlin Underground Railroad Center, 5 Corners Bed and Breakfast and Vermilion Valley Vineyards.