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Running of the Ox 5K, 2 Mile & 1 Mile

West Jefferson, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 07 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Looking forward to seeing you on Labor Day!

As part of the West Jefferson annual Ox Roast, we are again holding the community 5K, 2 Mile and a 1 Mile Run/walk. All three runs will start and finish at the West Jefferson High School. The course is flat and fast, using paved roads and participants will run by Garrette Park where the Ox Roast is held. T-shirts will be provided for each registrant.

Proceeds of the race will support the community and the work of the West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association (WJYAA).The mission of the WJYAA is to teach boys and girls in a fun and competitive atmosphere that encourages skill development, sportsmanship, camaraderie and learning how to win and lose with the team. The goals include developing a passion for sports and to “...compete, learn something about themselves and grow as athletes and people. Learn the skills of each sport and fundamentals. Have fun!”

Thank you for your support of the WJYAA!

Reduced entry fees for children ages 8 and under ($8.00) and students 9-17 ($20.00)

Races Offered

1 Mile Run/Walk

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

2 Mile Run/Walk

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

5K Run/Walk

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in West Jefferson.

thermostat Temperature

14.7° / 25.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.1° / 24.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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66.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:14

nightlight Sunset

19:40

About West Jefferson

Learn more about the host city, West Jefferson.

West Jefferson is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,137 at the 2020 census. Located along U.S. Route 40, the village has a fairly close relationship with the surrounding township, which include various out-of-corporation-limit neighborhoods.