414 E. Main St., Ossian IA
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
The Ossian Fest 5k is back for another great year! This year’s Ossian Fest theme is 250 Years of Stars, Stripes, and Freedom!
Whether you’re an avid runner, enjoy a fun frolic, or just want a family activity that everyone can participate in, this race is for you!
Join us on Saturday morning, August 8th, for a 5k fun run/walk, a 250 Yard Kids’ Dash, and even a 250 Foot Tot Trot!
The morning will start with registration where you can pick up your bib number and shirt.
Starting promptly at 8, join us for a 5k around Ossian. All ages are welcome to join in this race. Strollers are welcome, but are asked to please start at the back. After the race, age-group awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each category.
Then, it will be time for the kids’ races. First will be the 250 Foot Tot Trot. This race is for the tots who are 5 years old or younger and is free of charge. Each participant will receive a ribbon at the finish line.
The Tot Trot will then be followed by a 250 Yard Kids’ Dash. This race is for kids ages 6-12 years old, and is free of charge. Each participant will receive a ribbon at the finish line.
After the race there will be a free pancake breakfast inside the St. Teresa Gym!
The race schedule is as followed:
7:00 Registration opens
7:50 Registration closes and announcements are made.
8:00 5K Fun Run/Walk Starts
9:00 Award Ceremony
9:15 250 ft. Tot Trot (Ages 5 and under) starts
9:20 Kids 250 Yard Dash (ages 6-12) start
Registration:
The 5k is priced as follows: $25 by June 30, $30 if you register July 1-August 2, and $35 the week of the race. You must register by July 18 to guarantee a shirt. After that, all extra shirts will be on a first come first serve basis.
Both kid races are free of charge, and all participants will receive a ribbon!
