Florence Scott Libbey 419 Day 5K

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Sign up for the 2026 419 Race, Virtual or in person, April 18, 2026. Celebrate the history of the 419 with a 5K through the beautiful grounds of Ottawa Park, the City of Toledo's first and largest park. The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Day Race celebrates Toledo history and the woman who helped make the Glass City great!

HOLY TOLEDO

Once again Mrs Libbey will be on hand to start the events and present you with a special 2025 finisher medal designed by Ryder, inspired by Toledo.

MRS. or Mr. Libbey costumes encouraged!

📅 Event Details

April 18, 2026

8:45am Ryder's 419 Kids Race

• Free: First Toledo Roadrunners kids race organized by an actual Toledo kid!
• Medals: Kids finisher medals will be designed by the Kid himself.
• Shirts: Ryder's 419 Kids Race shirts are $10 each.

9:05am Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K

• Race shirts: Unisex, super soft tri-blend shirts by T-Town's own Printed On A Lark.
• Register: Now at the T-Town low price of $14.19.
• Price increase: After March 22nd, the price increases to $20.19.
• Shirt deadline: March 30th: limited inventory after this date.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

Timing: Second Sole Toledo - Racing

• Overall: Awards for top performers.
• Masters: Recognizing top participants aged 40 and over.
• Grand Masters: Top participants aged 50 and over.

Awards thanks to: Printed on A Lark, Shaman and The Bear, Grindhrs Coffee & Community, Second Sole of Toledo, Dave's Running and Fleet Feet Toledo.

Post Race: Delicacies and hydration will be available.

Prizes: Yes, door prizes including random fun Toledo nostalgia to the oldest, youngest, best Toledo history costume, and to anyone dressed as Mrs. Libbey!

🍵 Local Support

Toledo Crafted Goodies provided by:

• Shaman and the Bear Medicinal Herbal Teas
• Grindhrs Coffee & Community

📦 Packet Pick Up

April 18 Race Day 8 AM-8:45 am

The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Race celebrates Toledo history and the icons who helped make T-Town great!

🌟 History of Florence Scott Libbey

Florence Scott was the daughter, and heiress, of the wealthy Maurice and Mary Jane (Tallant) Scott, and the granddaughter of Jesup Scott, founder of the University of Toledo. Florence married Edward Libbey in 1890. The couple founded the Toledo Museum of Art and contributed significantly to Toledo's cultural landscape.

Following Edward Libbey's death in 1925, Mrs. Libbey remained an active contributor to Toledo culture, funding notable projects during the Great Depression.

📅 Fun Week Ahead

STAY TUNED! 419 Week is full of fun and diverse events brought to you by local organizations and small businesses.

Register for the race here!