MelissaH0243 writes:  

This annual event, now in its 18th year, coincides with the annual Balloonfest hosted by Ashland, County. The Balloonfest 5k Run and Walk is the longest running 5k in Ashland County.

The Ashland Balloonfest 5k is put on by the Ashland Cross Country Parents Organization (ACCPO).

Roads will be blocked off and volunteers will be stationed at each roadblock to make sure runners are safe. There will also be members from the police and sheriff’s department on hand that day for extra security and safety measures. There will be a water station at the halfway point as well as a medical doctor on location.

Proceeds from the 5k benefit the children of Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School cross-country teams.  There will also be a FREE Fun Run so the whole family can enjoy. Prizes will be given to the top boy and top girl in the fun run!


SCHEDULE:

Saturday, June 30th
8:30am-11:00am

Registration at the event will run from 8:00am until 8:45am.

The Fun Run starts at 8:30am and the 5k Race starts at 9:00am from the stadium.

Awards will follow immediately after the last runner has crossed the finish line at the stadium.


PRICING:

5k Late and Day of Registration (June 16 - June 30) = $30.00 without guarantee of t-shirt

Fun Run Late and Day of Registration (June 16 - June 30) = FREE!


To register click HERE.


Would you like to become a sponsor of the event? Click the following links for more information!

Sponsor Letter   Sponsor Form


PRIZES:

Medal for the top male and female runners for the following categories:
10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up

Medals for the top 3 finishers (male or female) for the walk

Medals for top boy and top girl in the Fun Run

Awards for the top overall male and female runners

Awards for the top overall male and female masters runners



For updates and more info click HERE to check out the Ashland Balloonfest 5K Run/Walk Facebook page!



Ashland Community Stadium
1440 King Road, Ashland




Photo Credit: Facebook Event Page