Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk & Paddle

New this year is a paddling option where you can kayak against the clock down the Sandusky River! Kayaks and safety equipment provided.

You can participate in just the 5K, 1-mile, or combine them with the paddling option.

Follow your way along the Sandusky River as you race through winding wooded trails!

Saturday October 31, 2026

Steyer Nature Preserve

Registration 8:30 to 9:20 am

5k starts at 9:30 a.m. and 1 mile race starts at 9:35 am

The paddling event times will vary based on number of registrants, following the run.

All proceeds go to the Sandusky River Watershed Coalition to help support our efforts to create a watershed with clean water and sustainable land use practices to benefit the community.

Registration:

5K and 1-mile Walk - Prior to October 15th cost is $25 per person ($30 after Oct. 15th and day of).  Register before Oct. 15th to guarantee you get a t-shirt. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Tiffin/SanduskyRiverTrailFunRunWalk.  Kids 10 and under are free! 

Kayaking begins after completion of 5K and 1-mile Walk.  $15 early-bird registration (before Oct. 15)

Logistics:

This is a natural wooded path with some stairs, narrow trails, hills, and foot bridges, so accessibility will be limited in the 5K. The 1 mile trail will have easier access for jogging strollers on an all grass path. Please no pets. Follow the signs for parking and registration at the southern entrance off of CR 33 (CR 33 and Fry Rd intersection). An award will be given to overall top male and female finisher for the 5K.

After the run/walk is completed, all kayak participants will move down to the river access parking lot for the kayaking race.