Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk & Paddle
About this race
New this year is a paddling option where you can kayak against the clock down the Sandusky River! Kayaks and safety equipment provided.
You can do just the 5K, 1-mile, or combine them with the paddling option.
Follow your way along the Sandusky River as you race through winding wooded trails!
Saturday October 31, 2026
Steyer Nature Preserve
Registration 8:30 to 9:20 am
5k starts at 9:30 a.m. and 1 mile race starts at 9:35 am
The paddling event times will vary based on number of registrants.
All proceeds go to the Sandusky River Watershed Coalition to help support our efforts to create a watershed with clean water and sustainable land use practices to benefit the community.
Registration:
5K and 1-mile Walk - Prior to October 15th cost is $25 per person ($30 after Oct. 15th and day of). Register before Oct. 15th to guarantee you get a t-shirt. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Tiffin/SanduskyRiverTrailFunRunWalk. Kids 10 and under are free!
Logistics: This is a natural wooded path with some stairs, narrow trails, hills, and foot bridges, so accessibility will be limited in the 5K. The 1 mile trail will have easier access for jogging strollers on an all grass path. Please no pets. Follow the signs for parking and registration at the southern entrance off of CR 33 (CR 33 and Fry Rd intersection). An award will be given to overall top male and female finisher for the 5K.
Pick your distance
Running
Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk 5K
The 5K will have trails that include some steps, hilly areas, narrow trails and foot bridges. Some natural obstacles may be present.
Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk 1 Mile
The 1 mile run/walk is designed to be accessible for jogging strollers and those wishing to go a shorter distance.
Sandusky River Trail Run 5K & Kayaking
Sandusky River Trail 1-mile Walk & Kayaking
Paddle sports
Kayaking
You will paddle roughly 1000 meters downstream and then 1000 meters back to the starting location.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Tiffin yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 8:02 AM and sets at 6:29 PM local time (EDT) in Tiffin on October 31, 2026 — 10h 26m of daylight.
Course
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