Land of the Free 5K

Join GCXC Racing for the fourth annual Land of the Free 5K & Kids Fun Run taking place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. - Both races start and finish at Shaker Woods Festival grounds in Columbiana, Ohio.  The address is:  219 St. Rt. 7, Columbiana, Ohio 44408. - Race day registration and packet pick-up take place from 7:00am to 8:00am. - The 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 14 & Under) starts at 8:15am and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30am.  Both races are professionally chip timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - The Kids Fun Run takes place within the festival grounds.   - The out and back 5K road course is closed to all traffic with volunteers along the race route.  Water stops on course. - Free parking is available on site. - Registration for the Kids Fun Run includes a participation medal, party glasses, custom chip-timed bib number and optional add on t-shirt.   - Registration for the 5K includes a commemorative finisher medal, patriotic t-shirt, party glasses and custom chip-timed