The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

Ott's Coffee will be available for purchase on race day!!

Race Day Instructions

Pre-Race: Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7am. Please enter Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance, as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed, and follow parking signs and volunteer directions. Packet pick-up will be at the main entrance of Wayne College under the awning. Packet Pick-up will close at 7:45am. Strollers are allowed. 

During Race: The course will be well marked; please follow all signs, markings, volunteer directions. Spectators need to stay off the course, especially around the start/finish line as this will be a very busy part of the course. The parking lot will be closed from 8:45-9:15am for the safety of our runners.  Willow's Fun Run will be visible for all parents and spectators from start to finish. 

 Post Race: Refreshments will be available for all participants. Awards will be held at approximately 9:45am. All vehicles must exit Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed. 

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We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your packet before race day morning, especially if you have multiple people you will be picking up for. 

We will host pick-up times TUESDAY-THURSDAY of race week at our FMN Office, 127 E. Liberty Street Suite 390 and on Friday, July 24th at Wayne College. We highly recommend that large groups/families pick up packets early. If you plan to pick up on one of these days, please complete the blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EARLY PACKET PICKUP FORM or click on the link on the race menu. If you register after July 18th, you will not be able to pick up your packet until race day. 

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  Willow's Fun Run 8:00A

  
  
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  Steven Michael's Mile 8:15A

  
  
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  Elephant Run 5K 8:45A

  
  

5K Run/Walk Details:

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.
• Awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finisher in each age group for Males & Females.
• Age Groups: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Chip timed.
• T-shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/26.
• Entry Refund: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $100 and your registration fee will be refunded. 

 Elephant Run Wheelchair Race:

• Racers will be charged a registration fee, but if the racer needs a racing companion, please reach out to us and we will give you a complimentary companion entry.  Free Companion Pass: email us: [email protected].
• Our parking lot includes a ramp to the starting line, and we will have handicap accessible porta-pots on site.
• Awards for the top three overall finishers.
  Finishers medal, Chip timed, post-race food and refreshments and a t-shirt for each participant registered by 7/08/26.

Steven Michael's Mile Details:

• Chip timed.
• Race shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/26.
• Awards to top three male and female overall.
• Entry Refund: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $100 and your registration fee will be refunded. 

Willow's Fun Run Details:

• For racers 7 years of age and younger, only. We will host three races for age categories 2-3(and under), 4-5, and 6-7. 
• Each participant will receive a swag bag and an award at the end of their race.    
• Race shirts are NOT included but can be purchased during check out.
• Entry Refunded: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $50 and your registration fee will be refunded. 

Virtual Race Detail

• Our Virtual Race is back! For family and friends who are unable to make it to the race but still want to support the cause, you can still participate by signing up for our Virtual Race.
• Run/walk your race anytime and report your time to the race director by email, [email protected].                                             
• Race shirts, medals and bibs are included for runners registered by 7/1/26.
• Race Packets will be shipped by or before the week of July 15th.