YMCA of NCO-Shelby- A Run To Remember
Date
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Honor America's heroes and strengthen community bonds at this Memorial Day weekend run hosted by the YMCA of NCO-Shelby.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Festive
- For a Cause
Festive
For a CauseThe YMCA of NCO-Shelby invites you to "A Run To Remember" during Memorial Day weekend. This 3.11-mile event honors America's heroes, including current, retired, and fallen veterans. Starting and finishing at Blackfork Commons in downtown Shelby, the run aims to foster togetherness and strengthen the community. Participants are encouraged to share photos and videos, especially those honoring a specific soldier or person. Consider a meaningful donation to the YMCA to further support their mission.
What to expect
Run 3.11 miles through downtown Shelby, starting and finishing at Blackfork Commons. Join the community in honoring America's heroes during Memorial Day weekend. Register by May 4th to guarantee your event t-shirt.
Standout details
- Honor America's heroes
- Memorial Day weekend event
- Support the YMCA mission
- T-shirt guarantee deadline
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
A Run to Remember Hosted by The YMCA of NCO-Shelby Branch Saturday May 23th, 2026 8:30 AM Starting and Finishing at the Blackfork Commons in downtown Shelby In honor of America's heroes, the YMCA of North Central Ohio-Shelby Branch invites you to join us in remembering our heroes in our annual Run to Remember during…
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Memorial Day weekend. Registration will be open through 8:00pm Friday, May 22nd, but you must register by Monday, May 4th in order to guarantee your t-shirt. Don’t forget to send us your videos and photos! If you have a picture of the soldier or person you are honoring, feel free to hold that up for a photo too! Please send all photos and videos to shelbyprograms@ymcanco. org. When you post on your personal social media pages, please tag the YMCA of NCO-Shelby! We are happy to put on this event for our community and provide a reason to celebrate! Our goal at the YMCA of NCO-Shelby is to strengthen our community. When you participate in A Run to Remember, we hope you find a sense of togetherness, a way to remember our current, retired, and fallen veterans, and ultimately a healthier YOU! If you are able, please consider partnering with us in our mission by contributing a meaningful donation along with your race fee to the YMCA. For any questions, please contact us by email at shelbyprograms@ymcanco. org or call 419-347-1312 ext 501. YMCA of NCO-Shelby Facebook Page 5K Course Map Paper Registration