Waffle Iron Youth Run 2026 — Sandusky, OH

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Sandusky, OH
Venue
100 Block Columbus Ave. (IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio Finish Line)
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$22.00
Events
0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division, 4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division, 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Waffle Iron Youth Run takes place on July 18, 2026, in Sandusky, Ohio, starting at 8:30 AM from the 100 Block Columbus Ave., which serves as the IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio finish line. The event offers three running distances: 80 meters, 800 meters, and 1 mile, making it accessible for young runners at different ability levels. Entry costs $22.00 per participant. If you're traveling to the area for the race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of downtown Sandusky, ideally close to the Columbus Avenue venue for convenient morning logistics.

From the Race Organizer
The second annual event in Sandusky, Ohio on the Saturday before the IRONMAN 70.3 event. Three age divisions will toe the start line on the new Columbus Avenue for a run along the Sandusky Bay waterfront in downtown Sandusky. 0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division (.06 mile distance) 4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division (1/2 mile distance) 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division (1 mile distance) Registration includes a race shirt, race medal and a waffle from Sandusky's Wake Up & Waffle for each participant. Race Day Packet Pickup will start at 7:30 a.m. in under the marquee in front of the Sandusky State Theatre next to the IRONMAN Finish Line. The event will start with the Little Dough Ball Race on Columbus Avenue, then the Rising & Shining Division and finish with the Ready to Run 1-mile event. Any questions, text Jason Werling 419.515.1089 or email jwerling@cityofsandusky.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Waffle Iron Youth Run 2026 — Sandusky, OH?

Waffle Iron Youth Run 2026 — Sandusky, OH takes place on July 18, 2026. The race is held in Sandusky, Ohio.

Where is Waffle Iron Youth Run 2026 — Sandusky, OH held?

Waffle Iron Youth Run 2026 — Sandusky, OH is held at 100 Block Columbus Ave. (IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio Finish Line) in Sandusky, Ohio.

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