Put yourself on island time! Make it a weekend getaway! The 43rd annual Kelleys Island 5 & 10K Run/Walk will be hosted by the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce on Sunday May 31st, 2026. The canon goes off for the start of the races at 10:45am from Memorial Park. Participants will enjoy a scenic island route along the lakefront and will be provided with water stations along the race route. Enjoy live music & lunch after the race at the Casino Bar and at Docker's Waterfront Bar & Restaurant.
** An early bird rate of $30 per participant will be available to those who pre-register online before midnight of April 30th.
** Register before midnight May 1st to be guaranteed a race shirt.
** The first 250 registered receive race bag
** Pre-Race Packet pick up will be held at Docker's Waterfront Bar & Restaurant from 2-4 pm on Saturday, May 30th, and on race day starting at 8:00AM in Memorial Park. Please note:
** Transportation Information to the island can be found at The Kelleys Island Boatline https://www.kelleysislandferry.com/fares.html and at the Jet Express https://www.jet-express.com/
** This event is on an island. All transportation provided by the Jet Express and KI Boatline is weather-dependent. Please be aware of the weather conditions and how it will affect the ferry service to and from the island on the day of the race. It will be your responsibility to stay updated on inclement weather conditions via the Kelleys Island Boatline and Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce FACEBOOK page.
** Awards will be given to the top one overall male and female participants in the 5K and 10K, along with the top three males and females in the following age groups (both 5K and 10K). 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Chip timing will be provided by Advanced Sports Timing. Results will be posted live and available as soon as the participant finishes!
Join us for a traditional island Sunday Funday!
May 31, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
10:45
$30.00
May 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:45
$30.00
May 31, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
12:00
$5.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Kelleys Island.
Kelleys Island is an island and with a small village on its southern shore in Erie County, Ohio. The entire island has been designated a National Historic District. It is home to about 300 people (2019), and has several beaches for swimming.
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