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, custom chip-timed bib number, and optional add on t-shirt. - Registration for the 5K includes a commemorative finisher medal, patriotic t-shirt, and custom chip-timed bib number! - Optional tank tops are also available! - Spend time in town after the race and come back to Shaker Woods in the evening for food trucks, entertainment and free fireworks to celebrate the 250th birthday of America in Columbiana! Gates open at 1:00pm.