June 4 Run/walk for Literacy benefits the library
This is a continuing series about the many Bluffton events planned in June.
The third annual 5K run/walk for Literacy, hosted by the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 4.
Here are some of the details:
Proceeds from this event: Used to support the library's programs, especially the youth programming.
Course: Start and finish at Bluffton HS. Maps available at the library and on the library website.
Chip timed: Race will be professionally chip timed by Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Findlay
Registration fee: $18 pre-registered (t-shirt included), or $20 after May 21 (no t-shirt). Rain or shine, no refunds. TO REGISTER ON LINE CLICK HERE.
Race day registration/packet pickup: Begins at 8 a.m. at the library, lower level.
Run divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older
Awards: Trophies to overall top male and female. Medallions to top male and female in each age division.
A race registration form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Several sponsorship levels are still available for the race. Contact [email protected] by May 21 for those details.
Volunteers needed
“We're in need of volunteers to help that morning,” Pat Sheidler of the Friends told The Icon. "Volunteers are needed to pass out items to runners and to be a stations around the course."
Contact [email protected] if interested in volunteering.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Community Dog Park officially opens as memorial to Katrina Riepenhoff
- Obituary for Ian Christopher Shriner
- 2025 Blaze of Lights theme is "Home for the Holidays"
- Pirate volleyball win vs. Defiance Ayersville
- Highway Patrol focused on removing impaired drivers from the road
- Beaverdam Bunch 4-H results at 2025 Allen County Fair
- Porchfest brings live music to Bluffton neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Mayberry Rd. closure Aug. 27-28
- Janet M. Leonard was a teacher
- Pirates boys golf wins NWC tri
- Inside Innovations brings established design studio to Bluffton
- Walking thru Autumn hikes include Motter Park
- Colloquium Presentation: Emotional Education in 18th Century Germany
- Student to Share Lessons from Study Abroad Experience in Mexico