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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
3000 North Carolina St., Port Clinton OH
5K
63–74°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–67°F
dry
2024
65–78°F
dry
2023
63–75°F
dry
2022
64–79°F
dry
2021
70–82°F
dry
2020
48–62°F
dry
2019
67–80°F
dry
2018
65–80°F
dry
2017
65–78°F
dry
2016
70–77°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 20
Rain likely · 63–68°F
Sunday, Sep 20starts near 63°F · 79% chance of rain · wind up to 27 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Team Mary invites you to join us on Sunday, September 20th, for our annual 5K race through the beautiful Gem Beach neighborhood!
About Mary
- Mary Lucas: A seventeen year-old girl with autism, but her disability far from defines her.
- Inspiration: She inspires us to work toward enriching the lives of children with similar adversities.
- Special Abilities: Those close to Mary know a very special girl with an uncanny ability to spread smiles around a room.
Beneficiaries
- Proceeds: Go to help children with special needs and their families through the summer camp program at ARC of Ottawa County.
- Importance: This camp is a vital resource to families as it offers continued enrichment for its participants and a summer care option for caregivers.
- Past Donations: Team Mary has donated funds to other causes such as the all-inclusive playground at Lakeview Park and a prom party for kids and adults with special needs.
- Ongoing Mission: Team Mary will continue to find organizations and events that help both special needs kids and their families!
Race Details
- Start Location: The race will begin at the park area by Gem Beach.
- Course: Wind through the subdivision and end back at Gem Beach on Lake Erie for refreshments and an award ceremony!
- Registration: Pre-register by September 13th for a free race shirt.
- Entry Fee: Reduced entry fee of $25 if you register by the deadline.
Additional Information
For more details, please visit our race page at Team Mary: 5k Run/Walk for Autism.
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