Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- TOLEDO, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 3K | Other | Nov 1, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $25 until Oct 29.
- 3K: $10 until Oct 29.
Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in TOLEDO runs 33:31, about 10:47 a mile, based on 29 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:54 and men in 30:29.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4659 AIRPORT HWY, TOLEDO, OH 43615
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (DRS Timing) for Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:52 or better, the top quarter in 26:51, and half the field in 27:38; the last tenth came in after 35:06.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 48 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 25 to 13 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:09 to 27:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 (-19%) | 27:38 | under 23:52 | 21:36 |
| 2024 | 16 (-27%) | 28:37 | under 23:00 | 19:03 |
| 2023 | 22 (-19%) | 28:19 | under 24:00 | 23:30 |
| 2022 | 27 (+8%) | 32:15 | under 26:40 | 20:05 |
| 2021 | 25 | 36:09 | under 25:42 | 20:01 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 4659 AIRPORT HWY, TOLEDO, OH 43615Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022), 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- 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?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 13 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 27:38 and the winner ran 21:36.
- Where does it start?
- 4659 AIRPORT HWY, TOLEDO, OH 43615.
From the organizers
Seize the Day at the Carpe Diem 5K Run & 3K Walk!
Lace up your sneakers and join us in raising awareness for epilepsy and vital funds to support epilepsy programs at The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio. Together, we can make a difference for individuals and families affected by epilepsy while celebrating health, hope, and community.
🎽 Runners receive a race t-shirt, timing chip, and bracelet!
🐾 Dogs welcome! Well-behaved, vaccinated, leashed pups can join the fun too (owners are responsible for their furry friends).
📍 Check-In: 8:30 AM
🏃 5K Run: 9:00 AM
🚶 3K Walk: 9:15 AM