The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

🦏 Welcome to The Elephant Run

Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. presents The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides grief support, comfort, and remembrance items to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth. We have served over 80 area hospitals & obstetric offices. Forget-Me-Not Baskets uses the elephant as their logo to remind us that, just like elephants, we never forget those we've lost.

The Elephant Run is so much more than just a race.

The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run will be hosted at Wayne College, Orrville, OH 44667.

📅 Event Details

Race Date: July 25, 2026

🎖️ Finisher Medals & Shirts

• Finisher Medals: Every racer will receive a finishers medal!
• Shirts: Shirts are included with the 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and the Virtual Race. Shirts are optional for the Willow's Fun Run.
• Personalization: If you would like to personalize your shirt sleeve with a child's name, please select personalized and your shirt size when choosing your shirt.
• Additional Items: You have the option to purchase additional shirts and signs that will be placed along the race route.

🚀 Fundraising Opportunities

• Race for Free: We have a personal fundraising option. Raise $100 and your race registration will be refunded.
• Teams: Set up a Team Fundraiser and compete to raise the most money. The winning team will be recognized & rewarded during the awards ceremony.

🗓️ Race Day Instructions

Pre-Race: Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7am. Please enter Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance, as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed. Packet Pick-up will close at 7:45am. Strollers are allowed.

During Race: The course will be well marked. Spectators need to stay off the course, especially around the start/finish line as this will be a very busy part of the course. The parking lot will be closed from 8:45-9:15am for the safety of our runners.

Post Race: Refreshments will be available for all participants. Awards will be held at approximately 9:45am.

🏃‍♂️ Race Schedule

• Willow's Fun Run: 8:00 AM
• Steven Michael's Mile: 8:15 AM
• Elephant Run 5K: 8:45 AM

🏅 Race Details

5K Run/Walk:

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.
• Chip timed, T-shirt, and finishers medal for participants registered by 7/08/26.

Steven Michael's Mile:

• Chip timed, race shirt, and finishers medal for participants registered by 7/08/26.
• Awards to top three male and female overall.

Willow's Fun Run:

• For racers 7 years of age and younger. Each participant will receive a swag bag and an award at the end of their race.
• Race shirts are NOT included but can be purchased during checkout.

Virtual Race:

• Run/walk your race anytime and report your time to the race director by email.
• Race packets will be shipped by or before the week of July 15th for runners registered by 7/1/26.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit our race page: The Elephant Run 5K.