Strawberry Festival: The Strawberry Jam 5k
Date
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Enjoy a festive 5K on the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, complete with chip timing and a race shirt.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveThis annual 5K invites runners to Norwalk, OH, for a festive race experience. Partnering with the Norwalk Jaycees and Fisher Titus Medical Center, the event highlights the scenic North Coast Inland Trail. Participants can expect chip-timed results across various age groups, with a guaranteed race t-shirt for early registrants. It's a welcoming opportunity to enjoy a community run during the Strawberry Festival.
What to expect
- Run a 3.1-mile course on the scenic North Coast Inland Trail.
- Receive computerized chip timing for race results across multiple age groups.
- Pick up your race t-shirt Saturday morning at the Strawberry Festival Copper Gazebo.
Standout details
- Scenic North Coast Inland Trail
- Computerized chip timing
- Age group awards
- Race t-shirt included
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us Saturday, May 23rd for our annual Strawberry Jam 5K! The Norwalk Jaycees in partnership with the Fisher Titus Medical Center is excited to announce that the Strawberry Festival 5k is back! We'll be hosting this year's race and showcasing the scenic North Coast Inland Trail.
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Race results will be recorded using computerized chip timing provided by Advanced Sports Timing, LLC. The age groups will be as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Race t-shirt pickup will be available Saturday morning (5/23) from 7:00AM - 8:30AM at the Strawberry Festival Copper Gazebo at Suhr Park. The race will start at 9AM. (Please note that shirts are only guaranteed for registrations received prior to May 15, 2026) Lastly, race participants are encouraged to park in the public lot on E. Seminary St. across from the Milestone Event Center as parking will be limited uptown.