Festival of the Bells 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Hillsboro, OH; 135 N. High Street, 45133
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate America's 250th at the Festival of the Bells 5k, a chip-timed road race through historic Hillsboro with a fun kids' run.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth

Join the Festival of the Bells 5k in historic uptown Hillsboro, Ohio, as you celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This chip-timed road race winds through the city, offering a chance to see the beautiful, continuously operating courthouse and C.S. bells on display. It's a festive occasion for all ages, with a dedicated kids' fun run. Top finishers will receive awards in various age categories, making it a welcoming event for both recreational runners and those aiming for a personal best.

What to expect

Run a chip-timed 5K on paved city streets.
Compete for awards in age categories or enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Kids 11 and under can join a short, modified fun run.

Standout details

Celebrate America's 250th
Historic uptown Hillsboro course
C.S. bells on display
Kids Fun Run

Perks & features

Awards
Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 9:30 AM EDT · From $7.05
Opens May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.25
Opens May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course, warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

The course

Road
Rolling
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Festival of the Bells 5k Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Celebrate America’s 250 with the Festival of the Bells ‘Bells through the Ages’ 5k. This year’s race route begins in historic uptown Hillsboro- home of the beautiful oldest continuously operating courthouse in Ohio.

Participants and on-lookers are encouraged to view the C.S. bells that are on display around the uptown area. The C.S. Bell Company produced cast iron bells at the bell foundry in Hillsboro beginning in 1858.

This chip timed event will have awards for top finishers in age categories directly following the race. The route will be on paved surfaces throughout the City of Hillsboro. Pre-register by Monday, June 22, 2026 to order a shirt. Entries after this date will not receive a shirt.

A short course kids run appropriate for children 11 and under will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Packet pick-up and same day registration: 7:15-7:45 a.m. No late entries will be permitted due to safety reasons as this is a road race.

Cost: $25 (includes timing chip and shirt) Shirt options: Tank (ladies racerback) xs-3xl Tank (unisex) xs-3xl T-shirt xs-3xl

Kids Fun Run Details:

Share in the excitement of race day fun following the Festival of the Bells 5k.

Fun event for kids ages 11 & under Location: Same as 5k

Cost: $5

Details: Check-in the day of the event at the registration table near the start / finish line. The short course length will be modified for varying skill levels and age groups.

Follow the official Festival of the Bells website and Facebook page for more details. Link:https://www.thefestivalofthebells.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthebells?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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