Johnny's Run 5K
About this race
Each year “Johnny’s Run” is conducted in the memory of Spc. John J. Kovach to benefit charities that help others in need. Johnny’s life, cut tragically short, was one marked with a zest for life and service to others. Johnny’s giving spirit lives on, through and beyond the lives he touched, with the charity raised at the event named in his honor. This is our 18th annual run and we would love it if you came out and honored Johnny and raised money for a great cause.
What Do I Get?
All participants receive a custom race bib, race shirt, and a FINISHER MEDAL!
What Do I Need to Do?
First, you need to REGISTER! This is going to be a LIVE event. There is a virtual option for those wo wish to do so.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, May 23rd - 2 pm - 5 pm at Second Sole Mentor (8791 Mentor Ave)
Race Morning - 6:30 am - 7:45 am at Mentor Fire Department Station #1
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Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Mentor.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Mentor events
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