Land of the Free 5K 2026 — Columbiana, OH

Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Columbiana, OH
Venue
219 St. Rt. 7
Start Time
8:15 AM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $32.00
Events
Kids Fun Run (No Medal), 5K Run (No Medal), 5K Walk (No Medal), Virtual 5K, Kids Fun Run, 5K Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Land of the Free 5K in Columbiana, Ohio offers both running and walking options across two distances: a 5K and a 5-mile event. Held on June 27, 2026, the race starts at 8:15 AM from 219 St. Rt. 7. Entry fees range from $12 to $32 depending on registration timing and distance selection. This dual-distance format makes it accessible to runners seeking a shorter effort alongside those targeting a longer endurance effort on the same morning. The relatively affordable entry price and early start time allow you to complete your race and have the rest of your day free for travel or recovery activities.

From the Race Organizer
Join GCXC Racing for the fourth annual Land of the Free 5K & Kids Fun Run taking place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. - Both races start and finish at Shaker Woods Festival grounds in Columbiana, Ohio. The address is: 219 St. Rt. 7, Columbiana, Ohio 44408. - Race day registration and packet pick-up take place from 7:00am to 8:00am. - The 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 14 & Under) starts at 8:15am and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30am. Both races are professionally chip timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - The Kids Fun Run takes place within the festival grounds. Awards to the top three boys and top three girls. - The out and back 5K road course is closed to all traffic with volunteers along the race route. Water stops on course. - Free parking is available on site. - Registration for the Kids Fun Run includes a participation medal, party glasses, custom chip-timed bib number and optional add on t-shirt (finisher medals sold out, as of 6/26). - Registration for the 5K includes a commemorative finisher medal, patriotic t-shirt, party glasses and custom chip-timed bib number! (finisher medals sold out, as of 6/26). - Optional tank tops are also available! - Awards to top three males and females in the 5K Walk. - Awards to the top three males and females in the 5K Run as well as the top three males and females in age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up. - Spend time in town after the race and come back to Shaker Woods in the evening for food trucks, entertainment and free fireworks to celebrate the 250th birthday of America in Columbiana! Gates open at 1:00pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Land of the Free 5K 2026 — Columbiana, OH?

Land of the Free 5K 2026 — Columbiana, OH takes place on June 27, 2026. The race is held in Columbiana, Ohio.

Where is Land of the Free 5K 2026 — Columbiana, OH held?

Land of the Free 5K 2026 — Columbiana, OH is held at 219 St. Rt. 7 in Columbiana, Ohio.

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