28th Annual Olmsted Spirit 5k

📅 Event Overview

Saturday, May 23 2026 @ 8:30AM

Announcement for 2026 Race: The Olmsted Spirit 501(c)(3) Non-Profit is in the official process of dissolving. The 2025 Olmsted Spirit 5k was the last race and the NPO is no longer operational. Jeff Swislocki, former Race and Non-Profit Director, has handed the Olmsted Spirit 5k to Jay Toole, Owner, Run The Land, to continue its legacy for the Olmsted Community.

Continuing Legacy: The non-profit may not exist anymore, however, Jay Toole will continue to honor the legacy of the Olmsted Spirit 5k and will continue the scholarship program and award deserving Olmsted Falls High School graduates for 2026 and beyond.

📍 Event Details

• Where: Olmsted Falls High School - 26939 Bagley Road, Olmsted Township, OH 44138
• When: 8:30AM
• Our Why: To promote community fun and camaraderie while supporting our incredible Olmsted Falls High School Seniors who give back and serve their community as well as our incredible Olmsted Local Business community. We award scholarships to OFHS grads who display their "Olmsted Spirit".

🕒 Race Day Timeline

• Packet Pick-Up: 7:00AM - 8:25AM
• Group Warm Up: 8:10AM
• 5k Start: 8:30AM
• Youth Running Events: 9:30AM (All On OFHS Track)
• Award Ceremony: 10:00AM
• Raffle: 10:30AM

🏅 Runner Perks

• Chip Timed: Yes
• Free Raffle Ticket: One per participant
• Youth Races: Participants will receive a medal
• Refreshments: Post Race Snacks and Raffle

🏆 Awards

Top Overall Female/Male in the 5k

Top 3 Females/Males in the Following Age Groups:

• 10 and Under
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-79
• 80 and Above

❓ Contact Information

Any questions or comments can be directed to our race director, Jeff Swislocki, at Jeff@OlmstedSpirit.com.

For more information, visit the race page: Olmsted Spirit 5k.