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Craig Bailey Memorial 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Medina, OH
3044 Columbia Road, 44256
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Run or walk with the Buckeye community to honor a legacy and support local students through the Craig Bailey Memorial event.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Join the Buckeye community for the Craig Bailey Memorial 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run in Medina, Ohio. This family-focused event honors the legacy of Mr. Craig Bailey, founder of the Buckeye Education Foundation. Participants will run or walk to support students of the Buckeye Local School District, with all proceeds funding grants for instructional opportunities. It's a wonderful way to connect with the community and contribute to local education.

What to expect

Expect a welcoming, family-focused atmosphere at the Buckeye Track and Soccer Complex. Participate in either a 5K race or a 1-mile fun run or walk. Enjoy a t-shirt, finisher medal for 5K participants, and access to event activities, food, and beverages.

Standout details

  • Honors Craig Bailey's legacy
  • Supports Buckeye Local School District students
  • Includes 5K finisher medal
  • Family-focused event with 1-mile fun run

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $30.00

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $50.00

    Opens Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $35.00

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 5K

    Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $30.00

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

You are invited to join Buckeye students, families, businesses, and community members for a family-focused event that includes a 5k race and 1-mile fun run or walk on Saturday, May 9th, at the Buckeye Track and Soccer Complex located behind the elementary buildings at Buckeye Local Schools, 3044 Columbia Road in Medina.

Check-in at the registration table starts at 8:30 AM. The race begins at 9:30 AM followed by the 1 mile fun run or walk. This event will take place in rain or shine. Online registration for each attendee is required. A t-shirt for each attendee will be included (not guaranteed if registration is after April 24th) along with access to any activities, food, and beverages provided at the event. All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.

Mr. Craig Bailey, the former superintendent of Buckeye Local Schools, was the founder of the Buckeye Education Foundation in 2003. Mr. Bailey was the first person to have the vision of what a positive impact establishing an education foundation could be for our district. Through much hard work, commitment, and perseverance, Mr. Bailey made that vision a reality at Buckeye!

We are honored to have had Mr. Craig J. Bailey serve our district with such high standards, excellence, and integrity. We hope you will join us by running with our Buckeye students and families to raise money to support our Buckeye School district and honor a legacy.

The Buckeye Education Foundation sponsors this event and all proceeds will be used to benefit students of the Buckeye Local School District through grants awarded to support activities that enhance, enrich and supplement instructional opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about the BEF, please contact us at BuckeyeBEF@gmail.com and visit our website at https://beffoundation.org/

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