14th Annual Fishcreek Raccoon Run

🎉 Welcome to the 14th Annual Fishcreek Raccoon Run!

Get excited- It is that time of year- and this year it is the 14th anniversary!! Put away those snow boots and get out those running shoes! The 14th Annual Fishcreek Raccoon Run will be held on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 and will consist of a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run centered through the neighborhoods of Fishcreek Elementary School. There will also be a virtual option for those who prefer to run virtually, or those who can not join us on the 27th- near and far!!

🏃‍♂️ Event Purpose

• Health Promotion: The Raccoon Run promotes the health and wellness of the district’s students and the community as a whole.
• Support: The event supports the students of Fishcreek Elementary.
• Adapting: There may be changes to the event everyone knows and loves, but it remains LIVE for the kids.
• Normalcy: The run helps to get us all back to some normalcy while getting out and exercising!

👕 Participant Perks

• T-shirt: Each registrant will receive a Tshirt and sponsor packet! (guaranteed shirt if you sign up by FRIDAY, APRIL 4th, 2025)
• Finisher Medals: All 5K finishers (including virtual 5K participants) will receive a finishers medal!
• Stroller Friendly: Strollers are welcomed!
• Additional Swag: There will be additional Fishcreek Raccoon Run swag items for sale during packet pick up!

📄 Packet Pick Up Information

• Date: Packet pick up will be on Friday, April 25th, 2025 from 5:30-8:00pm at Heritage Barn in Stow, Ohio.
• Race Day Pickup: Very limited, please do your best to pick up prior to race day.
• Participants: Packet Pick Up is for ALL participants (5K and 1 Mile Fun Runners AND Virtual Participants).
• Timing: Race day packet pickup will be available 6:45-7:30AM. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7:30AM.

🎟️ Raffle and Additional Sales

• Raffle Baskets: We have a variety of raffle items! Tickets will be available for purchase during Packet Pick up and from 7am-9am on Race Day morning!
• Winners: Announcements will be made after 9am on Race Day!
• Swag Sales: Additional Fishcreek Raccoon Run swag items for sale during packet pick up!
• Race Day: More items will also be available on race day!

📍 Race Location

Heritage Barn
5238 Young Road
Stow, OH 44224

🏁 Race Day Details

• Start Line: The start line of the race is located at 5238 Young Road, Stow, Ohio 44224 (Heritage Barn).
• Parking: Available off the STOW ROAD ENTRANCE ONLY. Follow signage from Bow Wow Beach.
• Fun Run: Starts at 8am.
• 5K Start: Starts at 8:30am for all 5K runners!

📧 Contact Information

Please Email any questions to fishcreekraccoonrun@gmail.com.

🔗 Learn More

For full details and registration, please visit the race webpage.