Ali Held Herman Memorial Run/Walk

Get yourself, family, and friends registered for The 6th Annual Ali Held Herman Memorial Run/Walk. In previous years, we have had a fantastic turnout and are excited to continue running/walking to honor Ali. Join us on July 18, 2026 for our kids fun run and 3.26 mile run/walk. We honor the day Ali gained her wings (March 26) by having the run/walk distance be 3.26 miles.

Location: MacDonald Ruff Ice Rink 601 Townline Road Bryan, OH 43506

Beneficiaries: This year's run/walk will be benefiting: Bryan Athletic Booster Club, Special Olympics of Williams County, Bryan Parks and Recreation, Life Connection/Donate Life.

T-Shirts: All participants, in any event, will be guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by 11:59 PM on June 25th. *We will not be placing an additional order after this date, so be sure to register by June 25th. Beyond then, it will be a first come, first serve basis.

Fun Run: 10 and under. *Please note that if you register your child/children for the fun run, they are able to participate in the 3.26 at no cost, but will not have a timing chip. If they want to be timed, you will want to register them for the 3.26 run and they will also be able to participate in the fun run. 

Dogs: We are excited to welcome dogs back to this year's run, each dog entry includes doggy swag!

Virtual: We are offering a 3.26 VIRTUAL run/walk. All virtual participants, registered by 11:59 PM on June 25th, will receive this year's t-shirt and swag (shipping included in registration cost). Awards will not be presented to virtual runners/walkers

Awards: 3.26 run/walk participants will be timed. Awards will be given out by age groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Winners must be present to claim prizes.

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be Thursday July, 16th from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (shirts, swag, and bib).

Event Schedule: The kids fun run will start at 8:00 AM. The 3.26 mi. will start at approximately at 8:15 AM. Throughout the morning there will be opportunities to get some delicious food at the food truck, free slushies, and buy tickets for our basket raffle. 

We've raised over $50,000 over the last 5 years and cannot wait for another successful event. Bring the whole family and #runwithali or come to celebrate the life of Ali and support her runners. 

Questions: Contact Danae Polley, Lisa Bible or Tyla Hepker at aliheldhermanmemorialrun@gmail.com or by clicking the "Questions" below button. 

Join fellow runners on July 20, 2024 for the Ali Held Herman Memorial Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Bryan.