Running Raider 5k 2026

The race.

The Running Raider 5K takes place on September 6, 2026, in Russia, Ohio, featuring a 5K race starting at 9:00 a.m. from Russia Local School (100 School St) with packet pickup and race-day registration from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. in the Commons Area. A separate one-mile fun run follows at 9:45 a.m. from the corner of Borchers and Raider Streets. Pre-registration costs $25 with t-shirt (by August 28) or $15 without; race-day registration is $20 without t-shirt, and registration for ages 14 and under is $10. Overall winners receive $100 gift cards, and medals go to the top three finishers in 13 age groups ranging from 10 and under to 70 and over. T-shirts are included with the $25 pre-registration option, with a limited quantity available for $10 on race day.