The series includes two 5K races and one 4-mile run, held during three separate festivals across Putnam County from August through October. Thanks to a partnership with Mercy Health, participants who complete all three races will receive a quarter-zip pullover.
January 7, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lace up your sneakers, hop on your bike, or grab a paddle. However you move, you can join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the annual Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K! This one-of-a-kind event, inspired by iconic artist Bob Ross, invites participants to “make some happy little trees” by supporting tree planting and forest conservation efforts at Ohio state parks.
October 10, 2024, Press Release from by Grand Lake Health System: Helping to educate the community about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the ways to help prevent SIDS is the main focus for the Grand Lake Health Systems annual 5K run-walk that is being held this weekend, Saturday, October 12th, at Mill Park Shelter House. When Landen Philpot passed away at less than three months of age from SIDS, his family would have no idea how his short time on Earth would help to provide education and scholarship opportunities for so many in the community. The SIDS Awareness 5K was started to honor Landen, whose father was an employee of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital at the time of Landen’s passing. Employees wanted a way to honor Landen and provide valuable education about SIDS to the community.
Members of the Bravo Company, 837th Brigade Engineer Battalion of the Ohio National Guard invited the public out to join them on a 5k run.
Registration is underway for one of the region's spookiest races. The Lima Kiwanis is hosting its annual Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5K and Mile Fun Run and Walk. It starts and finishes on the west side of Faurot Park, winding through Woodlawn Cemetery. The event proceeds go toward the Kiwanis student clubs that are building future leaders.
Despite some heavy rain, the Allen County Sheriff's Office did not let Mother Nature ruin their fun at the Allen County Fairgrounds for their annual National Night Out. In addition to having dinner and talking with deputies, the SWAT team and the bomb squad, a big part of the celebration is the 5K run where all money and proceeds directly benefit the Allen County D.A.R.E. Program. On Tuesday evening, we talked with Allen County Sheriff, Matt Treglia, about why Tuesday night was so important.
June 4, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System is excited to announce the Milestones in Motion 5K Run & Walk as part of its 125-year anniversary celebrations. This family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, at Lima Memorial Main Campus. All community members are invited to join in this celebration of health, wellness and 125 years of Great Care.
May 7, 2024, Press Release from Crossroads Crisis Center: Crossroads Crisis Center would like to invite the community to come out for the 2024 Girl Can Cook Memorial Run. This race is being held in memory of Lima native, Amy Market Jorgensen, who lost her life due to domestic violence in May 2023. N&H Concession Food Truck will be present for the event, as well as a raffle of locally donated items, and a selfie station.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Hundreds of people participated in Mercy Health's I PINK I CAN 5K on Saturday, October 21st, at St. Rita's Medical Center, t…
ADA, OH (WLIO) - September is Suicide Awareness Month, so members of the ONU community took time Thursday night to shine a light on the issue.
