Englewood Festival 5k Classic
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A flat, fast 5K that finishes on the festival parade route, offering a competitive race experience within a lively community celebration.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveJoin the 37th Annual Englewood Festival 5k Classic, a beloved community tradition in Englewood, Ohio. This flat and fast 5K course is certified and winds through a residential area, featuring mainly right turns and one gentle incline. Runners will enjoy a unique finish on the festival parade route, leading directly into the lively Arts Festival at Centennial Park. Awards are presented to overall winners and top age group finishers, with gift cards and medals recognizing achievements. It's an inviting event perfect for those seeking a competitive race experience with a…
What to expect
- Expect a certified, flat, and fast 5K course designed for personal bests.
- Run through a residential area with traffic control at major intersections.
- Finish on the festival parade route, then enjoy the Arts Festival at Centennial Park.
Standout details
- Certified OH03019PR 5K course
- Finishes on festival parade route
- Awards for overall and age group winners
- Part of the Englewood Arts Festival
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
144 5K finishers in 2023. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
29:19
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 19:16.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 47% women and 53% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 144 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 29:19. The quicker front of the field averaged about 19:16. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Dayton, OH
Travel draw
Englewood, OH
Close-to-home draw
Clayton, OH
Travel draw
Brookville, OH
Travel draw
Daytonyton, OH
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 10 and Under
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 11 to 14
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 15 to 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 to 24
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 25 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 144 | 29:19 | 30:51 | 19:16 | 17:36 / 18:40 |
| 5K | 2022 | 125 | 28:08 | 29:01 | 18:32 | 16:34 / 17:51 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
37th Annual Englewood Festival 5k Classic
August 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Location: Kindred Funeral Home, 400 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio.
Directions: Take I-70 to north on S.R. 48 (Englewood exit). Turn left on Wenger Rd. Right on Union Blvd., to Centennial Park. Registration is in the Kindred Funeral Home parking lot on Union Blvd., across from Centennial Park. The race will start and finish on Union Blvd. near Overla Blvd., just south of the funeral home.
Parking: Please park in the north field near the tennis courts at Centennial Park. NO PARKING in the funeral home parking lot. Course: A flat, fast, 5K (Certified OH03019PR) through a residential area with mainly right turns and one incline followed by a small down-hill. Traffic is controlled at major intersections, but runners should stay alert to traffic. The race finishes on the festival parade route.
Awards : The overall winner will receive a $40 gift card to Kroger Market Place. Also, a $20 - $15 - $10 gift certificate redeemable with any exhibitor at the Festival will be given to the top three men and women. Winners must be present to win gift certificates. Gold, silver and bronze metals will also be given for the various age groups. Male: 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+. Female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60+. Awards ceremony immediately following the race in the Kindred Funeral Home parking lot.
Fees: Entry fee is $25 (17-60+ with shirt), $20 (16 and under with shirt), or $15 (if you select "no shirt" during registration). Entrants wanting shirts must register on or before July 27th . Registration after July 27th is $17 (no shirt). Entrants 16yrs & Under receive $5.00 off registration Race Day registration begins at 7:00 AM. Extra shirts will be sold for $15 on race day, first come, first served. No guarantee of reorder.
Race Day Registration ends at 7:45 AM sharp. Questions? Call Kathy Weherley at 937-620-3820, or the Earl Heck Community Center at 937-836-5929. Send your completed registration form with entry fee to: Englewood 5K Classic, c/o Earl Heck Community Center, 201 N. Main St., Englewood, Ohio 45322 Make checks payable to: Englewood 5K Classic
NO REFUNDS! THE EVENT GOES ON RAIN OR SHINE NO DOGS! NO SKATERS! NO BIKES!
This is a running race. Walkers walk at your own risk! Come for the run and stay for the fun!
Arts Festival at Centennial Park will be open Saturday, Aug. 8th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE FESTIVAL PARKING AND ADMISSION