Festival of the Bells 5k

Festival of the Bells 5k
Date:  Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Celebrate America’s 250 with the Festival of the Bells ‘Bells through the Ages’ 5k. This year’s race route begins in historic uptown Hillsboro- home of the beautiful oldest continuously operating courthouse in Ohio.  

Participants and on-lookers are encouraged to view the C.S. bells that are on display around the uptown area.  The C.S. Bell Company produced cast iron bells at the bell foundry in Hillsboro beginning in 1858.

This chip timed event will have awards for top finishers in age categories directly following the race.  The route will be on paved surfaces throughout the City of Hillsboro.  Pre-register by Monday, June 22, 2026 to order a shirt.  Entries after this date will not receive a shirt.  

A short course kids run appropriate for children 11 and under will be held at 9:30 a.m.  

Packet pick-up and same day registration: 7:15-7:45 a.m.  No late entries will be permitted due to safety reasons as this is a road race.

Cost:  $25 (includes timing chip and shirt) 
Shirt options:  
Tank (ladies racerback) xs-3xl
Tank (unisex) xs-3xl
T-shirt xs-3xl

Kids Fun Run Details:

Share in the excitement of race day fun following the Festival of the Bells 5k.  

Fun event for kids ages 11 & under  
Location:  Same as 5k 

Cost:  $5

Details:  Check-in the day of the event at the registration table near the start / finish line.  The short course length will be modified for varying skill levels and age groups.  

Follow the official Festival of the Bells website and Facebook page for more details.
Link:https://www.thefestivalofthebells.com/

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthebells?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Festival of the Bells 5k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Hillsboro.