Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K

Sign up for the 2026 419 Race, Virtual or in person, April 18, 2026

Celebrate the history of the 419 with a 5K through the beautiful grounds of Ottawa Park, the City of Toledo's first and largest park. The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Day Race celebrates Toledo history and the woman who helped make the Glass City great!  
HOLY TOLEDO 
Once again Mrs Libbey will be on hand to start the events and present you with a special 2025 finisher medal designed by Ryder, inspired by Toledo.
 

MRS. or Mr. Libbey costumes encouraged!
 

417 DAY- EARLY PACKET PICK UP DETAILS 

CHANGE FOR 2026: Friday, April 17, 6-8:00PM Earnest Brew Works SoTol Location: 4342 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo Ohio, 42614

ONE FREE BEVERAGE TO ANYONE WHO ATTENDS IN GILDED AGE COSTUME

417 DAY: #onthisday The anniversary of Florence's husband, Edward Drummond Libbey's birth.

Updates: Florence has a virtual event option for those fans who can't attend in person. If you select the virtual race you are welcome to run anytime and anywhere between April 12 and April 19. Be sure to send us pictures! ALL OTHER FLORENCE SCOTT LIBBEY RACE EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN PERSON ON  Saturday, APRIL 18th

 

April 18,  2026

8:45am Ryder's 419 Kids Race 

FREE and the first Toledo Roadrunners kids race organized by an actual Toledo kid!

Once again kids finisher medals will be designed by the Kid himself.

Ryder's 419 Kids Race shirts are $10 each 

 

9:05am Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K

Race shirts: Unisex. Super soft, tri-blend shirts by T-Town's own Printed On A Lark

Register now at the T-Town low price of $14.19

After March 22nd the price increases to $20.19.

(Additional price increase may take place after April 2nd)

Shirt deadline is March 30th

After March 30, we have a limited shirt inventory available upon registration. Race day shirts may be available, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Timing: Second Sole Toledo - Racing

Awards Update: 

• Overall 

• Masters

• Grand Masters

Awards thanks to:  Printed on A Lark, Shaman and The Bear,  Grindhrs Coffee & Community, , Second Sole of Toledo, Dave's Running and Fleet Feet Toledo.

Post Race: Delicacies and hydration will be available 

Prizes: Yes, door prizes, random fun Toledo nostalgia to the oldest, youngest, best Toledo history costume, and to anyone dressed as Mrs. Libbey! 

We would like to thank JamiLynn Fox, Garcia Surveyors, Shaman & The Bear, and Tom & Genie Wiles-for their generous sponsorship! We think Florence would approve!

Toledo Crafted Goodies provided by:

• Shaman and the Bear Medicinal Herbal Teas

• Grindhrs Coffee & Community

Packet Pick Up Info:

 April 18 Race Day 8 AM-8:45 am 

The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Race celebrates Toledo history and the icons who helped make T- Town great!  Florence Scott Libbey, along with her husband Edward Drummond Libbey, founded the Toledo Museum of Art. Together, their legacy continues on today. 

Florence Scott was the daughter, and heiress, of the wealthy Maurice and Mary Jane (Tallant) Scott, and the granddaughter of Jesup Scott, founder of the University of Toledo.

Florence married Edward Libbey in 1890, two years after he arrived in Toledo to relocate his glass company. In 1895 the Libbey's built their home in Toledo's fashionable Old West End Neighborhood, at 2008 Scottwood Avenue.  In 1912 The Toledo Museum of Art was built on land donated by the Libbey's. In fact, Florence and Edward married at that location, in June of 1990, at the mansion of Maurice and Mary Brown Scott. 

Following Edward Libbey's death in 1925, Mrs Libbey remained an active contributor in her own right to Toledo culture. In the midst of the Great Depression,  Mrs Libbey funded the Peristyle Theater (1933) providing jobs for over 2,000 folks. Today the Toledo Museum of Art is free to all and regularly earns top state and national recognition. The Libbey home at 2008 Scottwood is managed by The Libbey House Foundation and is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

Florence, Edward Libbey, and their infant son William, are buried in Toledo's Historic Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum along with many other Toledo greats.

 

 

419 Week is full of fun and diverse events brought to you by local organizations and small businesses. Marathon Month starts with The Crazy Long Training Run, leading to Florence's 5K and ends with Mercy Health Glass City Marathon Weekend!

419 WEEK Marathon Month EVENTS:

April 9, 6:30- 8PM Libbey House Salon Series Reams Vs. Licavoli Libbey House Foundation $10 Libbeyhouse.og

April 17 & April 18, 1-2PM Libbey Legacy Tour The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion FREE

April 17, 6- 8PM #417Day Edward Drummond Libbey's Birthday & Florence Scott Libbey Early Packet Pick Up Earnest Brew Works SOLTOL Location FREE

April 18, 8:45AM Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K & Ryders Free Kids Race Toledo Roadrunners https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/FlorenceScottLibbey4195K Ottawa Park Shelter House

April 18 9-5PM Model Con 419 @ Quality Inn Perrysburg

April 18, 11-3PM Edward Drummond Libbey's Birthday Celebration & Crystal Award Presentation at The Libbey House 2008 Scottwood FREE Libbey House Foundation

April 19, 2PM 419 Day Party @ Maumee Bay Brewing

April 24- 26 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon Weekend Events 

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