Country Fest 5K
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a festive 5K on a new course, complete with a kids' fun run and competitive awards, all within the Country Fest atmosphere.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveJoin the Country Fest 5K Run/Walk in Maria Stein, Ohio, featuring a brand new chip-timed loop course. This event is a welcoming opportunity for runners of all levels, offering awards for top finishers across various age divisions. Families will appreciate the free mile fun run designed for kids 10 and under. It's also a key part of the Mercer Health 5K Challenge, a series of seven events for those looking to engage in a season-long running experience.
What to expect
- - Run a new, chip-timed loop course starting and finishing at the CountryFest grounds.
- - Kids 10 and under can enjoy a free mile fun run.
From the organizer
CountryFest 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 9:00am
Come try out our NEW 5K course!
This year we will also be hosting a FREE mile fun run for kids 10 & Under at 8:30am! Registration will be available only on the day of the event
Location This chip timed, loop course, 5K starts and finishes at the CountryFest grounds in Maria Stein, OH.
Entry Fees
Pre-Registration is $15.00 if registered by June 26th, 2026
Race-Day Registration is $20.00 7:30am-8:30am at the race!
14 & Under are free for 2026!
Awards
Awards to the top three in each division: Male & Female 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Registration only available online
Be a Part of the Mercer Health 5k Challenge
The Challenge will be made up of 7 events. Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events The Challenge season will begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price! 2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
Zuma – June 20th Country Fest - June 27th Redskin Classic – July 5th Shane’s Crossing – July 11th St. Clair – July 18th Lake Festival – July 25th Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
Chip Timed