The Matchstick Amazing Races
About this race
The Matchstick Amazing Races are an exciting community fitness event taking place during the Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival’s Celebration. Hosted by Great Oaks CrossFit, this event brings athletes, families, and community members together for a fun and unique race experience for all ages and fitness levels.
Participants can choose from three race options:
👟 Option #1: The Matchstick Community 1 Mile (Walk/Run):
Perfect for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun and active way to be part of the event. Walk, jog, or run together and enjoy the festival atmosphere.
🔥 Option #2: Matchstick 5K Dash:
A traditional 5K with exciting twists along the course that will challenge endurance and keep racers engaged from start to finish.
💪 Option #3: * Matchstick Madness Team Obstacle Course 5K:
Grab a partner and tackle fitness challenges and obstacles together in this exciting team-based race that will test strength, teamwork, and strategy. CrossFit/Hyrox style “obstacles” Burpee broad jumps, stair climbs, lunges, sled pushes, and a few other easy “games” along the way.
Swag/Festival/Community:
All 5K participants will receive race SWAG including a custom event T-shirt, finisher medal, and participants will enjoy the incredible energy of the Blue Tip Festival surrounded by vendors, music, and community celebration.
This event is made possible through the support of local sponsors and community partners who help bring this exciting race to life while supporting youth fitness and community wellness in Wadsworth.
Come race, cheer, volunteer, or become a sponsor and celebrate 250 years of Wadsworth history with us!
T-Shirt:
We offer Youth Small to X-Large & Unisex Small to 2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by June 14, limited selection will be available after the cutoff date.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up:
📍 Great Oaks CrossFit Community Fitness
251 Great Oaks Trail
Wadsworth, Ohio
🗓 Date: June 25th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Race packets will include your race bib, event information, and participant SWAG. We encourage all participants to pick up their packets during this time to help make race day check-in faster and smoother.
Race Schedule:
Saturday, June 27
6:30 AM – Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens
7:45 AM – Packet Pick-Up Closes & Pre-Race Announcements
8:00 AM – Race Start
• 1 Mile Family Run/Walk
• 5K Matchstick Race
• 5K Team of 2 Obstacle Course
9:30 AM (Approx.) – Awards Ceremony
Awards:
Matchstick 5K Dash:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female in the following 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
Matchstick Madness Team Obstacle Course 5K:
Top 3 Teams Overall - Male, Female, Co-Ed
Pick your distance
Running
The Matchstick Community 1 Mile Walk/Run
Matchstick 5K Dash
Obstacle race
Matchstick Madness Team Obstacle Course 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wadsworth, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 9:03 PM local time (EDT) in Wadsworth on June 27, 2026 — 15h 06m of daylight.
Course
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- Wadsworth Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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, 3 Wadsworth events
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