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Beethoven's Fifth 5K - April 11, 2026

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Ashland, OH
1360 Smith Road, 44805-4529
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Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Challenge yourself to outpace Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in this 5K, all while supporting the Ashland Symphony Orchestra.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Faith & Community

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Beethoven's Fifth 5K in Ashland, Ohio, for a unique challenge on April 11, 2026. This event invites you to see if you can complete the 3.1-mile course before Beethoven's Fifth Symphony concludes. It's a wonderful opportunity to support the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, with options to donate and save on registration. Runners registering by March 20th will receive a T-shirt and participation medal. The course is a 5K starting and finishing at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K course starting and finishing at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • Test your speed against the iconic Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
  • Receive a T-shirt and participation medal when you register by March 20th.

Standout details

  • Beat Beethoven's Fifth Symphony challenge
  • Benefits Ashland Symphony Orchestra
  • T-shirt and medal for early registrants
  • Donation savings on registration

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Beethoven’s 5th – 5K Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am

To benefit the Ashland Symphony Orchestra

Can you beat Beethoven’s 5th Symphony?

Location :

Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1360 Smith Rd, Ashland OH 44805

Registration :

$25 Early, Early Bird January 1 - 31

$30 Early Bird February 1 - 28

$35 March 1

Register by March 20th and receive a free T-shirt and participation medal.

Save on registration fees! Make a donation of $25 and save $2.50, $50 and save $5, $100 and save $10.

Online registration closes April 8. Race Day registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

Course :

5K (3.1 miles) starting and finishing at 1360 Smith Rd

Schedule :

9:00 a.m.       Registration     Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:00 a.m.     5K start     Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Age groups :

14 & under    15-19    20-29    30-39    40-49    50-59    60 & over

Contact :

ASO Office 419-289-5115 or email symphony@ashland.edu

Links :

Website

Facebook Page

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