Beacon of the Valley’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hubbard, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 202611:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 25, 202611:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile: $25 until Oct 24, then $30 until Oct 25.
- 5k: $30 until Oct 24, then $35 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
350 Hall Ave, Hubbard, OH 44425
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results1 Mile
5k
Aggregated from official results for Beacon of the Valley’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Beacon of the Valley’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk?
At the 2024 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 15:48 or better, the top quarter in 17:10, and half the field in 18:11; the last tenth came in after 22:54.
At the 2024 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:52 or better, the top quarter in 26:11, and half the field in 39:28; the last tenth came in after 48:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 20:55 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 350 Hall Ave, Hubbard, OH 44425Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Sep 17, 2025), 2024 (Jun 22, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Beacon of the Valley’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 23 runners finished the 1 Mile; the median finish was 18:11 and the winner ran 14:11.
- Where does it start?
- 350 Hall Ave, Hubbard, OH 44425.
From the organizers
Join Beacon of the Valley for a 5k and 1 mile run/walk at Hubbard High School: 350 Hall Ave, Hubbard, OH 44425
Beacon of the Valley is a 501©(3) fund of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH that supports kids 12 and under in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in Ohio and Mercer County in Pennsylvania, BotV works with local organizations, as well as individual families to help children live the lives they desire.