Groundhog Day 5K
Updated
Sunday, January 31, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Painesville Township (1301 Mentor Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
Groundhog Day 5K - February 7, 2027.
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds. Start Time: 9:00 AM. Will you be faster than your shadow?! Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, we're running into some winter fun! Join us Sunday, February 7th for the Groundhog Day 5K!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 31
2027 · in 85 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Jan 31, 2027
Opened Nov 9, 2026
Race day in Painesville Township
Weather
37° / 22°F
Typical high and low for January 31, with a 46% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Painesville 4 Nw, OH (5.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:38 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jan 30
Where to stay
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