Florence Scott Libbey 419 Week 5K

🎉 Welcome to the Florence Scott Libbey 419 Week 5K!

Celebrate the history of the 419 with a 5K through the beautiful grounds of Ottawa Park, the City of Toledo's first and largest park. The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Race celebrates Toledo history and the woman who helped make the Glass City great!

🏁 Event Highlights

• Special Guest: Mrs. Libbey will be on hand to start the events and present you with a special 2025 finisher medal designed by Ryder, inspired by Toledo.
• Costumes: Mrs. or Mr. Libbey costumes encouraged!
• Date: April 19, 2025.
• Kids Race: 8:45 am - Ryder's 419 Kids Race, free and organized by a Toledo kid!

👕 Race Details

• 5K Start Time: 9:05 am - Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K.
• Shirts: Unisex, super soft, tri-blend shirts by Printed On A Lark.
• Registration Fee: $14.19, increases to $24.19 after March 12.
• Shirt Deadline: March 30th: limited shirt inventory available after this date.

⏱️ Timing and Awards

• Timing: Second Sole Toledo - Racing.
• Awards: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters.
• Thanks to Sponsors: Awards provided by Printed on A Lark, Shaman and The Bear, Grindhrs Coffee & Community, Second Sole of Toledo, and Dave's Running Shop.
• Post Race: Delicacies and hydration will be available.

🎁 Prizes and Giveaways

• Door Prizes: Random fun Toledo nostalgia, awards for the oldest, youngest, best Toledo history costume, and to anyone dressed as Mrs. Libbey!
• Sponsorship: Thanks to Garcia Surveyors and Michelle Ryan- Smokin Olive Deli & Catering!
• Goodies: Toledo crafted goodies provided by Patron Saints Brewery, Shaman and the Bear Medicinal Herbal Teas, 4Run9, and Grindhrs Coffee & Community.
• Packet Pick Up: April 17 TBA, April 19 Race Day from 8 AM to 8:45 AM.

📚 Toledo History

The Florence Scott Libbey 419 Race celebrates Toledo history and the icons who helped make T-Town great! Florence Scott Libbey, along with her husband Edward Drummond Libbey, founded the Toledo Museum of Art. Florence Scott was the daughter and heiress of the wealthy Maurice and Mary Jane (Tallant) Scott and the granddaughter of Jesup Scott, founder of the University of Toledo.

Florence married Edward Libbey in 1890, and in 1912, The Toledo Museum of Art was built on land donated by the Libbeys. Following Edward Libbey's death in 1925, Mrs. Libbey remained an active contributor to Toledo culture, even funding the Peristyle Theater during the Great Depression, providing jobs for over 2,000 people.

The Libbey home at 2008 Scottwood is managed by The Libbey House Foundation and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Florence, Edward and their son William are buried in Toledo's Historic Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum.

📅 Get Involved

419 Week is full of fun and diverse events brought to you by local organizations and small businesses. Marathon Month starts with The Crazy Long Training Run, leading to Florence's 5K and ends with Mercy Health Glass City Marathon Weekend!

🔗 For More Information

To register and learn more about the race, visit the official page: Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K.