EVENT LOCATION: WTOL 11 STUDIO, 730 N SUMMIT ST, DOWNTOWN TOLEDO
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17 & UNDER RUN AT A DISCOUNTED RATE • AUTOMATIC DURING REGISTRATION
+ DEEPLY DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD ENTRY PERIODS TO BENEFIT FAMILIES, PLANNERS & BUDGET CONSCIOUS RUNNERS
JULY 4TH • OHIO RACE
SINCE 2017
Dive into the action this Independence Day with the annual WTOL River Run in downtown Toledo! New this year is a stand alone 5K as well as the traditional 10K.
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, at the iconic WTOL 11 building on Summit Street. Both the 5K and 10K courses take you across two iconic bridges 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, WTOL River Run 5K/10K is where you'll want to be.
The 10K tradition continues with a prize purse totaling $2,700, plus free Saucony shoes to all first place age group winners.
5K Start Time: 7:30am
10K Start Time: 7:33am
Course Open: 1.5 hours
Minimum Age: 9 (10K), 6 (5K) on Race Day
Premium Perks
- Competitive Field
- Unique, Scenic Course
- Custom Event Shirt
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Immediate Online Results
- Commemorative Finisher Certificate
- Michelob Ultra
- Shareable Photos
- and more…
10K Prize Structure
- Prize money to top 3 male & female overall ( $600, $300, $200)
- Prize money to overall masters male & female ($250)
- Prize money to overall Grand Masters male & Female ($100)
- Free Saucony shoes to age group winners
- Awards 3 deep in 14 age groups
Top 3 Male & Female in Each 5 Year Age Group
9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
5K Prize Structure
- Trophy to top 3 male & female overall
- Trophy to overall masters male & female
- Trophy to overall grand masters male & female
Top 3 Male & Female in Each 5 Year Age Group
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Mercy Health is our preferred sports medicine provider and provides all on course and finish line medical coverage. For immediate access to the Mercy Health Sports Medicine Team call the 24 hour Sports Medicine Hotline @ 419.754.7529.
DISCOUNTED YOUTH PRICING
All participants 17 and under receive special youth pricing. Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.
Parking
Ample parking is available at the Vistula garage at Superior and Cherry for $5 (cashless payment only), as well as other spots throughout Downtown Toledo — View Map
WTOL RIVER RUN 10K FEATURES SCENIC RIVER CROSSING ON TOLEDO'S HISTORIC HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE
A unique feature of the WTOL River Run 10k road race is a river crossing via the historic High Level Bridge in downtown Toledo. The Anthony Wayne Bridge, commonly called simply the High Level Bridge, is Toledo's only historic high level bridge, and it is a defining landmark for the city. Toledo has other Maumee River crossings, some of which are historic, but they are low level crossings with movable spans to provide for navigation.
This impressive bridge was constructed in 1931. It features an attractive tower design. The towers feature various lattice patterns, and some of the structural steel on them is itself latticed. The top and bottom horizontal portions of the tower bracing above the roadway have a slight arch to them. The towers do not have the extremely tall feeling that some suspension bridges have, because of a medium span length coupled with a wide four-lane roadway on this bridge create the illusion of shorter towers.
The bridge contains a traditional design of three suspended spans; one between towers, and one at each end next to the towers. The suspender cables for this bridge extend down from the main cable in pairs. Stiffening for the deck of the Anthony Wayne bridge is accomplished via a through-plate girder design. The bridge features a Warren deck truss approach span that is located next to each of the end suspended spans. These approach truss spans feature riveted connections, and v-lacing/lattice. Original decorative sidewalk railings are present on the bridge.