LifeWise 5K for Allen County 2026

The race.

LifeWise 5K for Allen County takes place Labor Day morning, September 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Elida, Ohio, with a 5K run/walk and 1K fun run for kids. The event starts and finishes near the Sunnydale House at 4289 Sunnydale Drive, running through flat terrain in the village of Elida with water stations at miles 1, 2, and 2.5. Registration costs $24 for adults and $14 for youth through July 31, increasing to $32 and $19 through September 6, with race-day pricing at $40 and $24. Medals are awarded to the top 3 finishers in men's and women's divisions (Under 40 and Masters) plus youth age groups (U10, 11–14, 15–18). Post-race refreshments include hotdogs, fruit, and water; prize drawings occur at 10:15 a.m. for bib holders. Proceeds support LifeWise Academy Bible instruction programs serving over 2,800 students across eight Allen County school districts.