Huron 5k challenge race series

🏃‍♂️ Huron 5k Challenge Race Series

Signing up for all six races cost $95 ($120-150 if you do them each individually at each race website or the day of the race), making it a little over $15 per race. All races paid individually will be $20 online and $25 the day of the race.

📅 Event Dates

• Total races: Six races for the 2025 Huron 5k Challenge Series.
• Participants: Total runners for the Series amounted to 1,265 participants.
• Race breakdown: 210 participants per race.
• Races include: Huron River Run, Abbey Rose Color Run, Beulah Beach run, Huron PTO glow run, St. Pete’s Spooktacular, and the Judi Lively Turkey Dash.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Participant awards: 25 participants finished four or more races to receive an LED Beanie hat.
• Grand achievers: Sixteen of the 25 finished all 6 races to receive a $25 gift card to a local business.
• Finisher list: Those finishing all six races were: Graham Bartzen, Carrie Brockway, Shelly Carr, Lisa Frame, Jennifer Nunes, Elizabeth Koba, Brian Wagner, Alex Neibler, Max Neibler, Hannah Marshall, Heather Pavlik, Jerrie Summers, Jessica Rockwell, Kenley Gainer, Rachel Kaufman, and Tracy Balduff.
• Thanks to: The Huron 5k Challenge Series thanks all participants, race sponsors, and especially Series Sponsors: Wilkes Plumbing and Heating of Huron, Cleveland Cancer Center of Sandusky, the Huron Eagles, and Carmeuse.

💻 Registration Details

• Exclusive registration: Plan to register for all 6 races must be done on Huron5k.com.
• Cost options: All races this year are $20 individual pre-registration and $25 the day of the race.
• Discount for full series: Register for all 6 races on or before the first race for a discount at $95 compared to $120-150.
• Day-of signup: You may also signup the day of each race.

🏆 Awards for 2025

If you finish 4-5 series races you will receive an award TBD and if you finish 6 out of 6 races you will receive a gift card to a local business or restaurant as well as the beanie.

🗓️ Race Schedule

Race #1: Huron River Run

July 12 during the River Fest weekend is the Huron River Run 5k run/walk and 5k relay. The race is conducted in the Old Plat downtown area and around the HS, July 13th at 8:30am. NEW this year will be a 5k relay, along with the 5k run, where each person runs 1.56 miles. The money raised goes to the Huron High School track and cross-country teams for scholarships and to Young Life of Erie County to help send an individual to camp in the summer. Registration may be found at this link or at Huronriverfest.com.

Race #2: Beulah Beach 5k

July 19. Beulah Beach is located halfway between Vermilion and Huron and serves as a Christian camp and retreat center. Proceeds from the Beulah Beach 5k will help with the cost of all programming. These include residential, day and family camps as well as recreational events. The 5k begins at 6pm and will be on roads and wooded trails. At the conclusion of the 5k, there will be food trucks, lake swimming, zip-lines, and a free music concert. Fun for the whole family! Learn more about Beulah Beach 5k at this link.

Race #3: Abbey Rose Kudrin Foundation COLOR Run / Walk

August 9 at 8:30am. This course will start at Fabens Park but go out into the Oklahoma area streets and back to Fabens, finishing on the Fabens sidewalks. The money raised goes to the Abbey Rose Kudrin Foundation whose mission is to provide hope and comfort for families grieving the loss of a child. Registration may be found on the website: this link.

Race #4: Huron PTO Glo Stick Race

Sept. 13 at 7pm. The Huron PTO is a nonprofit parent/teacher organization. The proceeds from this race will go for supplemental educational materials for teachers and supporting school activities. The 5k will start at Woodland school and run down the bike path to Huron HS and back. There will also be a glo stick kids run at the 5k.

Race #5: St. Peter Halloween Spooktacular Race

October 25 at 9am. The race is run in the downtown area and some of Fabens Park. The money raised goes to the St. Pete’s school tuition. Registration may be found at this link.

Race #6: Judi Lively Memorial Thanksgiving Race

November 27 at 9am on Thanksgiving morning. The race is run on the East side of town through various neighborhoods and Nickel Plate Beach. The money raised goes to the Judi Lively scholarship fund. Registration may be found at this link.