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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Dana World Headquarters, Maumee OH
5K
39–54°F · low rain risk
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2025
44–61°F
rain
2024
45–57°F
dry
2023
44–60°F
dry
2022
45–58°F
dry
2021
38–59°F
dry
2020
49–68°F
dry
2019
30–44°F
dry
2018
38–45°F
dry
2017
39–46°F
dry
2016
43–65°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Solvita and Life Connection of Ohio are proud to present the 13th annual Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk! The mission of the Hero Hustle 5K is to strengthen support, education and recognition of organ, eye and tissue donation in northwest Ohio. 5K Run/Walk and Virtual Run registrants will receive a fleece full-zip sweatshirt for adults or a fleece 1/4-zip pullover sweatshirt for youth (while supplies last). 5K Run/Walk participants in attendance on November 7 will receive a gorgeous finisher medal (while supplies last)! Virtual participants: If supply allows, finisher medals may be available for pick up by special request after the race. The Kids' Run and K9 Hero Kit registrants will receive special giveaways (while supplies last). Follow on Facebook for pictures and details!
Packet Pickup
Pre-race day packet pickup is tentatively scheduled for the following location, dates and times: Life Connection of Ohio, 480 W. Dussel Drive, Maumee, OH 43537. Enter only on Ford Street! It will be drive though style, so follow signs.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Race-day packet pickup: Saturday, November 7, from 7:30 AM - 9 AM at Dana World Headquarters Campus in Maumee (3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH).
Watch the race registration page, email and/or Facebook for more details. Virtual Run participants have an option to select shipping or packet pickup when they register.
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