Run de Boeuf takes place at 1 S River Rd in Waterville, Ohio on September 18, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 1K option and a 5K, making it accessible to runners of varying fitness levels. The race starts at 6:00 PM, positioning it as an evening event. Entry fees range from $5 to $25 depending on registration timing or distance selected. If you're traveling to Waterville for this race, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of the river-road venue to ensure an easy morning and evening logistics leading up to the late-day start.
From the Race Organizer
Join us in downtown Waterville, OH to race, run, or walk a 5K on the roads of historic downtown Waterville and out and back along River Rd. to kick off the 53rd Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival the next day. All skill levels welcome! RACE DAY REGISTRATION & EVENT LOCATION: Parker Square; 1 S River Rd, Waterville, OH 43566 COURSE: Start and finish at Waterville Parker Square/Memorial Park by the Maumee River, 5 kilometers with an out and back. Course is accurately measured. AWARDS: • 5K Overall and Master (40+) male/female & 1K winner receive Gift Certificates!!! • Age group winner awards, Male & Female; 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ • 5K & 1K participants will receive a specialty Roche De Boeuf finisher's award! SHIRTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND OTHER INFO: • All preregistered 5K participants will receive a t-shirt with registration. Extra t-shirts available for purchase on Runsignup. • Water stop on course at .75 mi & 2.5 mi. Light refreshments at finish. Food trucks available at post-race celebration. • Race-day packet pickup only. Specific details TBA. ENTRY INFO: • 5K Entry fee for preregistered - in-store or online by Saturday, September 4th, 2026 -- $ 25.00 ($5 discount for under 18) • Online registration available at Runsignup.com until race start. Additional shirts available for purchase. • Late Entry Fee until race start; In-Store and Online - $ 20.00 SHIRT NOT INCLUDED ($15 add-on while supplies last) • Kids 1K; Out and back - $5 with finisher's award! Shirt NOT included • Entry fees payable & sent to Second Sole 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 • Information? Call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 or email tjmiller+rdb@secondsoleohio.com Sorry, no refunds.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Waterville, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
“Run de Boeuf” 5K 2026 — Waterville, OH takes place on September 18, 2026. The race is held in Waterville, Ohio.
Where is “Run de Boeuf” 5K 2026 — Waterville, OH held?
“Run de Boeuf” 5K 2026 — Waterville, OH is held at 1 S River Rd in Waterville, Ohio.
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