Lake Festival 5k
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
LOCATION: Begins and ends at the corner of Ash & Lakeshore Dr, Celina, OH. A certified out and back course along Grand Lake.
ENTRY FEES
- Pre-Registration without a shirt: $15.00 (if registered by July 24th, 2026)
- Pre-Registration with a shirt: $30.00 (if registered by July 12th, 2026)
- Race-Day Registration: $20.00 without a shirt (6:45 am-7:45 am at the race)
- 14 & Under are free for 2026!
For shirt orders after the July 12th deadline, visit the Lake Festival 5k webstore: https://mcsports.chipply.com/celinalakefestival5k/?action=viewall
AWARDS
- Medals to top three male and female runners.
- Medals to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group.
- Special awards for the runner coming from the furthest distance.
- Awards for the youngest and oldest runners.
- Awards for setting new course records (Male: Tibor Vegh 2011 15:08.71 and Female Kristina Vegh 2011 17:51.11).
Age Groups (Male and Female)
10 & 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 & Over
All Runners Chipped Timing. Water on the course. Splits at 1 Mile and 2 Mile Marks. Refreshments at the finish. Restrooms at the park.
Mercer Health 5k Challenge
Be a Part of the Mercer Health 5k Challenge. The Challenge will be made up of 7 events. Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events. The Challenge season will begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st. Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st. Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price!
2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
- Zuma – June 20th
- Country Fest - June 27th
- Redskin Classic – July 5th
- Shane’s Crossing – July 11th
- St. Clair – July 18th
- Lake Festival – July 25th
- Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st