Showing posts with label half marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label half marathon. Show all posts

Thursday, March 6, 2014

It's about time to spring to your feet!

Oberlin Earth Day 5K
I think it is safe to say that after such a bitter cold winter all will be sprinting into spring and summer, even the non-runners!






Here is a list of spring/summer Lorain County races to get you motivated for the season ahead...


Saturday, April 19  Oberlin Earth Day 5K
Location: Tappan Square, Oberlin
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Distance: 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, April 26th  Home Run for the Homeless
Location: All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Distance: 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Location: 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, OH
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Distance: Half Marathon - 13.1 miles or 5K 

Saturday, May 17 Run for the Red
Location: Bur Oak Pavilion in the Black River Reservation, Elyria
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Distance: 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, June 14  Run@ the Ridge 5K
Location: Pioneer Ridge by Del Webb, North Ridgeville
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Distance: 5K Run/Walk

Location: French Creek Reservation, Sheffield, OH
Time: 7:00 A.M.
Distance: Half Marathon - 13.1 milesor 5K

Location: Copopa Elementary School, 14168 W. River Rd., Columbia Station, OH
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Distance: 13.1 Miles (for both races) 

Location: Elyria Police Station – Kerstetter Way
Time 8:00 A.M.
Distance: 5k & 1 Mile

Location: Lakeview Park, Lorain, OH
Time: 8:00 A.M.
Distance: Triathlon - 1/4-Mile Swim, 14.3-Mile Bike, 5K Run   Duathlon - 5K Run, 14.3-Mile Bike, 5K Run

Location: Wellington Athletic Field, Wellington
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Distance: 5K & 10K 

Sunday, August 3 Journal Jog
Location: Black River Landing, Lorain
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Distance: 5K Run & 3K Walk

Location: Linwood Park, Vermilion
Time: 7:00 A.M.
Distance: Mini: 250y Swim (2mi Run) — 7mi Bike — 2mi Run
Sprint: 750m Swim (5k Run) — 20k Bike — 5k Run
Olympic: 1500m Swim (5k Run) — 40k Bike — 10k Run
Vermilion Harbour Triathlon

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Ready to run!

Spring has sprung, well it sure is trying to anyway. Have you dusted off those running shoes? Hope so, because we have a handful of spring runs and walks to recommend to get you moving!
Tappan Square, Oberlin in bloom


April 20th Earthday 5k Run/Walk
Tappan Square, Oberlin
The mission of the Earthday 5K is to endorse and primote the celebration of the enviroment, good health and service to our community.

April 20th Tree Trotter Half Marathon and 3.5 Mile Run
Wellington Reservation, Wellington
You can also participate in a 1.8 mile Fun Walk. All proceeds benefit the Citizens Committee for Lorain County Metro Parks.

April 27th  Home Run for the Homeless 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon
Event to educate about Neighborhood Alliance's programs and services. 100% of all money raised will benefit the Haven Center, Lorain County's year round homeless shelter.

May 11th Lorain County Heart Walk 
Avon Commons, Avon
This 1 and 3 mile walk supports the American Heart Association.