Scarecrow Sprint 5K

Scarecrow Sprint 5K takes place in Fremont, Ohio, on November 21, 2026, with the start at 10:00 a.m. The event offers a single 5K, listed at about 3 miles, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Its scarecrow theme gives the late-fall race a harvest-season feel, and the single distance keeps the morning simple for runners and walkers alike.

A 10:00 a.m. start makes this an easy race to fit into a Saturday: eat breakfast at a normal hour, arrive with time to spare, and warm up without rushing. If you have been running regularly, a 5K in late November is a good chance to bank a fast time before the winter, so keep one session of short repeats at goal pace and one steady 4-mile run each week during the last six weeks. If you are newer to the sport, aim for three easy outings a week and gradually increase the running portions until 30 minutes feels comfortable. A few strides at the start line will get your legs ready for the first mile.