Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run
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About the Race
Part of the 2026 RUNDUSKY Race Series! The ninth annual Boy with the Boot 5k will return in 2026! This year's route will start and finish at the Boy with the Boot statue in historic Washington Park. The course will utilize the waterfront Sandusky Bay Pathway for over half of the 3.1 miles. $28 Registration fee includes a Dri-fit t-shirt and medal. Race shirts only guaranteed to those preregistered by Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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Common questions
How hard is the Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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