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Saturday, August 29th, 2026
6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina OH
5K · 1 Mile
62–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
51–65°F
dry
2024
69–85°F
dry
2023
54–78°F
dry
2022
70–88°F
rain
2021
72–87°F
rain
2020
70–76°F
dry
2019
58–77°F
dry
2018
71–87°F
rain
2017
60–75°F
rain
2016
68–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 29
Partly cloudy · 51–72°F
Saturday, Aug 29starts near 51°F · 17% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Race Overview
Please join us for the Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk taking place on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at Buckeye Woods Park.
Event Details
- Location: 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina, OH
- Event Presented By: Thomas Schmidt (race director) and race board members from The Society: Medina County Special Olympics, Ohio: Integrated Community Solutions and the Knights of Columbus Council #4168.
- Online Registration: Participants can register online at this website OR mail-in the paper registration form which is also included in the tab on this website.
- Packet Pick-Up: Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration begins at 8:00am.
Race Schedule
- 5K Start Time: 9:00am
- 1-Mile Walk Start Time: Immediately following the 5K start.
- Timing: Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Awards
Awards presented to the top 5K male and female runners overall and the top three 5K male and female runners in the following age categories:
- Categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.
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