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Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse OH
5K
59–78°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–78°F
dry
2024
60–85°F
dry
2023
52–71°F
dry
2022
53–72°F
dry
2021
71–88°F
dry
2020
63–77°F
rain
2019
63–89°F
dry
2018
61–79°F
dry
2017
61–75°F
rain
2016
57–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 13
Cloudy · 61–81°F
Sunday, Sep 13starts near 61°F · 15% chance of rain · wind up to 19 mph
About this race
Race Information
- Date: September 13, 2026
- Location: Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse, OH
- Distances: 25K and 5K
- Registration: Register Here
Course Description
- Terrain: Wooded trails passing through hardwood and pine forests, open prairie, and along stream sides
- Start/Finish: Buehner Center next to Mallard Lake
- Championship: The 25K has been awarded the RRCA Ohio State 25K Championship
- Trail Series: Part of the Toledo Roadrunners Club Trail Series
Discounts and Awards
- Toledo Roadrunners Discount: $5.00 discount for members on entry price
- Series Signup: $2.00 discount for signing up for all four races at once
- Giveaway: Trail Race Series giveaway awarded at the end of the series
- Age Group Awards: Awards in 10-year increments and 3 places deep
Sustainable Racing Efforts
- Reusable Cups: Hydrapak reusable cups provided at packet pickup
- Elimination of Waste: Aim to minimize disposable cup use at aid stations
- Discount Offer: 20% discount on all Hydrapak products for registered runners
- Partner: HydraPak is our Sustainable Racing Partner
Event Schedule
- Packet Pickup:
- Early: September 10 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Second Sole Running Store
- Race Day: At the Buehner Center, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
- Race Start Times:
- 25K - 9:00 a.m.
- 5K - 9:15 a.m.
Trail Etiquette
- Horses: Everyone yields to horses
- Bikes: Bikes yield to walkers/runners
- Walkers: Yield to runners and step off to the side
- Litter: Pack everything out or leave with an aid station volunteer
Practical Information
- Parking: Limited parking available at Buehner Center: carpool if possible
- Course Markings: 5K with white flags and 25K with pink flags
- Post-Race Food: Available inside the Buehner Center: BYOB allowed
- Lodging: Nearby Day's Inn and camping options available
Proceeds and Donations
- Beneficiary: Proceeds support SewHope, aiding the poor in Guatemala
- Direct Donations: Option to donate to SewHope and Toledo Metroparks
- T-Shirt Deadline: Guaranteed T-shirt deadline is August 26, 2026
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Sep 12 – 14, 2026.
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