WTOL River Run at Ostrich Town

Dive into the action this Independence Day with the annual WTOL River Run is now located at Ostrich Town in Downtown Toledo! New this year is a stand alone 4 miler. Celebrate America’s birthday with an unforgettable run through the heart of Toledo, a scenic road race perfect for runners of all fitness levels. Starting and finishing in the heart of Downtown Toledo, Ohio, in front of Ostrich Town. The courses take you across two iconic bridges (the Cherry street & Craig Street bridge), that offer breathtaking views of the Maumee River. Along the way, soak in the natural beauty of the newly built Glass City Metro Park.

Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday, the WTOL River Run 4 miler is where you’ll want to be. The tradition continues with a prize purse of $2,350 for the top three overall plus masters and grand masters. Plus free Saucony shoes to all first place age group winners. Age group winners get a certificate for free shoes.

Event Details
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    July 4, 2026 7:30 am
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    WTOL 11 STUDIO, 730 N SUMMIT ST, DOWNTOWN TOLEDO
5k Run
Fun run
10k Run
A little more serious
Half Marathon
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Packet Pickup Location

5700 Monroe Street
Sylvania, OH 43560 US

Packet Pickup Date & Time

July 2, 2025 3:30pm EDT - July 2, 2025 6:30pm EDT

Race Day Packet Pickup Time

6:30am EDT - 7:15am EDT

Event Details
  • Days
    Hours
    Min
    Sec
  • Start Date
    July 4, 2026 7:30 am
  • Category
  • Address
    WTOL 11 STUDIO, 730 N SUMMIT ST, DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

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