Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Painesville, OH; 1301 Mentor Ave, 44077
Type: RUN

At a glance

Get groovy at the Johnnycake Jog, a 1970s-themed 5 Miler and 5K with flower-power fun and a chill, feel-good atmosphere.

Fun
Quirky
Festive

Who it's for

Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers

The Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K invites you to step back into the 1970s for a groovy race experience. Embrace the free-spirited atmosphere with peace, love, and good energy guiding your miles. Whether you choose the 5K or 5-miler, expect a chill, feel-good vibe from start to finish. Funky tunes, retro flair, and plenty of hippie soul will accompany you. Tie-dye, headbands, and big smiles are encouraged to let your inner flower child shine on this course designed for both runners and walkers.

What to expect

Embrace the 1970s theme with bell bottoms, tie-dye, and retro flair.
Enjoy a chill, feel-good atmosphere with funky tunes and hippie soul.
Receive a finisher medal and T-shirt for your participation.
The course welcomes both runners and walkers.

Standout details

1970s "flower-power" theme
Finisher medal included
Event T-shirt
Walker-friendly course

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

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

5K
Sun, Jul 12, 8:15 AM EDT · From $13.78
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5 Miles
Sun, Jul 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $13.78
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K – July 12, 2026

Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, Painesville, OH Start Time: 8:00 AM (5 Miler) 8:15 AM (5K)

Dust off your bell bottoms and lace up those running shoes—it’s time to get groovy at this far-out 5 Mile & 5K race! Inspired by the free-spirited vibes of the 1970s, this event is all about peace, love, good energy, and even better miles. Whether you’re cruising through the 5K or going the distance in the 5-miler, you’ll be running on waves of flower-power fun.

Expect a chill, feel-good atmosphere from start to finish, with funky tunes, retro flair, and plenty of hippie soul along the course. Tie-dye, headbands, fringe, and big smiles are highly encouraged—this is your chance to let your inner flower child shine. The course is designed for runners and walkers alike, so everyone can relax, move, and enjoy the ride.

Registration includes a finisher medal, and T-Shirt Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole on Saturday, July11th from 11:00am - 6:00pm. Race day packet pick-up will be at Lake County Fairgrounds starting at 7:00am - 8:00am

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