Polka Pace Race

🏃‍♂️ About This Activity

The Polka Pace Race is a 5K run through the streets of Havana, including a jaunt through our scenic Riverfront Park and down our historic brick streets. The race begins and ends in the downtown area on Main Street. The Polka Pace Race route is a U.S.A. Track and Field certified course. Along with the Polka Pace Race there will be a 1-mile Polka Dot Fun Run for children 10 and under.

🎉 Event Highlights

• 42nd Annual: 2025 will mark the 42nd annual running of the Polka Pace Race.
• Family Festival: The race is held during Havana’s Oktoberfest celebration, which offers an assortment of activities for the entire family.
• More Information: For detailed information, please visit Havana’s Chamber of Commerce or Mason District Hospital.

🕒 Event Details and Schedule

• Entry Fee: 5K Entry fee includes Race registration, race bag, long sleeve race shirt, and beer ticket for those over 21.
• Registration: Early Registration - Now thru August 15, 2025 - Cost: $30.00. Late Registration – August 16, 2025, thru September 2, 2025 – Cost $30.00 (Shirt/Packet not guaranteed).
• On-Site Registration: Race Day registration is available ON SITE ONLY.

🏆 Awards

• Cash Prizes: Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers overall, both male and female. ($50, $25, $10)
• Pint Glasses: Glass pint drinking glasses for top 3 finishers both male and female age groups.
• Medals: Medals for top 10 finishers in Polka Dot 10 and under Fun Run.

📅 Race Day Information

• Packet Pickup: Race Day only starting at 6:30 AM, down on Main Street.
• Race Start: Running Event Timed 5K Race begins at 8:00 am (Walkers start behind runners please).
• Fun Run: Polka Dot fun run will begin at approximately 9:00 am.
• Timing: Timing by J3 Timing, Times will be posted online following the race.

🍽️ Post-Race

Breakfast will be available for purchase near Main Street, after the race.

🌐 More Information

For further details, visit the Polka Pace Race page.