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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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sandusky, 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
