Frantic Finish 5k
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Event Overview
The Frantic Finish 5K is a timed run in Olander Park, Sylvania, Ohio. The event uses a time-graded, staggered start system to create a unique finish dynamic.
Course Details
The 5 km course consists of approximately three loops within Olander Park. The start and finish line is at the Nederhouser Community Hall.
Event Format
Participants are required to provide their best 5 km time from the preceding two years (approximately May 2024 through May 2026). Runners without a recent 5K time can estimate their pace using a previous race result at any distance and a standard time conversion chart.
On race day, a countdown clock starts around 48 minutes before the event end and counts down to zero. Runners are assigned a start time based on their predicted finish time. Slower runners start first, followed by faster runners, with the goal of everyone finishing at roughly the same moment. For example, a runner planning to finish in 26 minutes would start when the clock shows 26:00.
There are no age group or sex division awards. The event is described as a fun run.
Post-Race
A brief club meeting and a meal with refreshments are held after the race at the Nederhouser Community Hall.
Registration and Fees
Standard registration costs $18. Discounts are available: $12 for Toledo Roadrunners Club (TRRC) members, and an additional $2 discount per participant for families of three or more. Registration is conducted online via RunSignup. Race day registration is available online until 10:00 AM on the day of the race; no in-person registrations, cash, or checks are accepted that evening. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
