Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race

Event Overview

• Event Name: Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race
• Date: August 15, 2026
• Location: 6700 Center Rd, Valley City, OH
• More Info: Race Details

Honoring a Hero

• Tragedy: On December 31, 1992, tragedy struck our small tight knit community, as Assistant Chief Arthur Schumacher of the Valley City – Liverpool Township Fire Department lost his life during a water rescue.
• Service: Assistant Chief Schumacher spent his adult life serving our community.
• Memorial Fund: To honor his service and memory, the Valley City Firefighters Association set up a scholarship fund to help support our community’s firefighters further their education in the field of fire and EMS.
• Community Impact: Each year during our Street Fair, the Firefighters Association holds a 5K race/1 mile-fun run, with proceeds supporting the Arthur E. Schumacher Scholarship Fund.

Event Resumption

• Global Pandemic: Like many events, this race suffered the lingering effects of the Global Pandemic and was not able to be run for several years.
• Return: This year, the Valley City Firefighters Association and community volunteers are bringing back the event.
• Race Status: Be a part of The Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race at the Valley City Street Fair.
• Community Spirit: Join us to honor a hero and support local firefighters!