Cinnamon Lake Oktoberfest 5 ¼ Mile Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk, and Youth Fun Run 2025

Event Details: The goal is to encourage good health and habits such as running, social engagement, and being outdoors, while enjoying our beautiful lake community.  This race provides an opportunity to engage in these healthy habits while participating in a competitive race.

We encourage you to Wear your Oktoberfest apparel!

This event is held to promote our beautiful community, give athletes a chance to showcase their talents, as well as a fundraiser. Proceeds are used to improve the ecosystem of Cinnamon Lake, the 3rd largest population center in Ashland County.

Mid Ohio Race Management will provide chip timing for the 5 ¼ mile race.  

Event Location:  

• Cinnamon Lake Lodge, 1262 Laurel Dr, West Salem, OH 44287
  • On your GPS, use the following address to make sure you get to the Cinnamon Lake Front Gate: 366 CR 620, West Salem, OH 44287

Please note the following for 2025 participants: 

• There WILL be same-day registration - this does NOT include a t-shirt.
• A complimentary meal will be provided to all registrants by the Fish & Lake Committee
• Registration/packet pickup opens at 8:30am
• 5 ¼ mile race begins at 10:00am
• Fun run/1 mile run/walk begins at 10:15am

Pricing and Registration for 2025:

• $40 - 5 ¼  mile race includes: a shirt, a finisher medal, and a chance to win awards
• $25 - 1 mile run/walk includes: a shirt  
• $10 - FUN Run for kids 10 and under: Awards for all

Registration for 5¼ mile race and 1 mile run/walk received through September 15th will guarantee you a shirt.

Same Day Registration - October 5th:

• $45 - 5 ¼  mile race includes: a finisher medal and a chance to win awards
• $30 - 1 mile run/walk  
• $10 - FUN Run for kids 10 and under: Awards for all

The Awards Ceremony will be held after the race.

Awards

• For the 5 ¼ mile run
  • Medal for all finishers
  • Awards for top Male / Female finishers 
  • First & Second Male / Female finishers in each of the following age brackets will receive awards
    • 10-19
    • 20-29
    • 30-39
    • 40-49
    • 50-59
    • 60 & up   
• All participants in the Kids fun run will receive an award.

About the Course:  All courses will be within scenic Cinnamon Lake community!

Course Map: 5-1/4 Mile

Please Note the Following:

• While traffic will be very low during this race, the roads will not be closed.  We intend to have volunteers at select intersections and turns to help guide you and stop traffic if necessary.  But, it is up to the participants to be aware of cars and buggys and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and others safe.
  • As a general guideline:  runners should be on the left side of the road running against traffic.

• While we are happy that you'll be joining us after the race to enjoy our beach area and lake, you will not be allowed to bring in your own boats, including kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc.