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

Event Overview

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.

Race Details

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.

Date: July 25, 2026

Race Registration Link

Awards and Medals

• Finishers Medal: 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 Shirts: You have the option to purchase additional shirts during checkout.

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, and follow parking signs and volunteer directions. Packet pick-up will be at the main entrance of Wayne College under the awning. Packet Pick-up will close at 7:45am. Strollers are allowed.

During Race: The course will be well marked: please follow all signs, markings, and volunteer directions. Spectators need to stay off the course for safety reasons. 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. All vehicles must exit Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed.

Important Times

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

Race Categories

5K Run/Walk Details:

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.
• Awards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finisher in each age group for Males & Females.
• Chip timed.
• T-shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/26.

Contact Information

For questions or additional details, please reach out via email: fmnbaskets@gmail.com.

Virtual Race Details

• Our Virtual Race is back for everyone who is unable to attend in person.
• Run or walk your race anytime and report your time via email.
• Race shirts, medals and bibs are included for runners registered by 7/1/26.
• Race Packets will be shipped by or before the week of July 15th.