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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Groveport, Ohio. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Groveport, OH
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Groveport, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- racepenguin.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 10:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 58°F at the start, 84% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 6, 2026)
About the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
MCS students present "Finish Strong 5k" with a 1 mile fun run! One of the favorite competition trails in the MOCAL takes you off the typical hard-surface trails to the beautiful fields along Bixby Road. A fun day for students, staff, families, churches and the community. 1 Mile Fun Run: 10:00am 5k: 10:30am Pre-Race Packet Pick-up Information: 10/16 at the MCC Church Portico (3565 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH 43214) 7:45am to 8:45am 2:45pm to 3:45pm Race day packet pick-up starting at 8:30a…
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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run held?
- In Groveport, Ohio.
- What distances does the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run start?
- 10:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- about 58°F at the start, 84% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 6, 2026).
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