Run for Bob
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Event details
The Run for Bob 5k takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Park Place Pavilion, 161 Tuscora Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. The 2026 edition is announced as the event's final occurrence. The race has historically been held the first Sunday in March.
The event includes two listed entries: the main 5k and a 5k run/walk with a no-shirt option. The listed entry fees are $20 for the 5k and $10 for the no-shirt run/walk. Online registration closes February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Organization and purpose
The event is organized by a nonprofit (c)(3) committee. All proceeds are designated for scholarships for Tuscarawas County high school seniors and for the Alpha-1 Foundation.
The race is held in memory of a local runner who was active in the community and who died on May 10, 2019. The event materials note that it honors that individual and that it has been run each year in his memory. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.