Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Sandusky, OH; 100 W. Washington Street, 44870
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Experience Sandusky's waterfront beauty and historic charm on this 5K course, starting and finishing at the unique Boy with the Boot statue.

Scenic

Join the ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5K in Sandusky, Ohio, on July 4, 2026. This event, part of the RUNDUSKY Race Series, offers a charming course that begins and ends at the iconic Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park. Runners will enjoy scenic views along the waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway for more than half of the 3.1-mile route. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the local beauty while participating in a well-organized community run.

What to expect

Enjoy a flat course that winds through historic Washington Park and along the scenic Sandusky Bay Pathway.
Receive a Dri-fit t-shirt and a finisher medal to commemorate your run.

Standout details

Historic Washington Park
Waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway
Dri-fit t-shirt included
Finisher medal

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

Part of the 2026 RUNDUSKY Race Series! The ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5k will return in 2026!

This year's route will start and finish at the Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park. The course will utilize the waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway for over half of the 3.1 miles.

$28 Registration fee includes a Dri-fit t-shirt and medal.

Race shirts only guaranteed to those preregistered by Sunday, June 21, 2026.

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