Boy with the Boot 5k

JUL

4

2026

Celebrate Independence Day with a 5k run or walk in historic Sandusky. This ninth annual event features a scenic waterfront course along the Sandusky Bay Pathway starting at the iconic Boy with the Boot statue.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Sandusky, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Boy with the Boot 5k

The Boy with the Boot 5k is an annual event held in Sandusky, Ohio. The 2026 edition marks the ninth year of this competition, which is featured as part of the RUNDUSKY Race Series. Participants complete a distance of 5 km (3.1 miles) through historical and scenic areas of the city.

The course begins and ends at the Boy with the Boot statue located in historic Washington Park. More than half of the route follows the Sandusky Bay Pathway, providing views along the waterfront. The race is open to both runners and walkers.

Registration includes a dri-fit t-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants who wish to guarantee receiving a race shirt must pre-register by June 21, 2026. The event utilizes a route that combines park settings with established city pathways. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Boy With the Boot 5k Run/walk