Fri, Jun 11, 2027

Hollywood Casino 5K

Toledo, OH

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2026

2.94 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 19, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Hollywood Casino 5K

This race runs at a casino property in Rossford, just outside Toledo, and wraps up with a parking lot party. Live music plays after the finish, and there is food and drinks on site. The route itself is a road course on and around the casino grounds, flat enough to suit most paces.

The post-race setup is the main draw beyond the running. After you finish, the casino opens its doors to participants, and there is a complimentary play credit waiting. The charity partner, Zepf Center, offers gambling support services for anyone who wants them.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

2.938 Miles · 2026 results

377finishers

18:16winner

34:57median

57:21cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Studer (18:16) · Matthew Rupp (18:29) · Cornelius Nelson (24:46)

2.45 Miles · 2026 results

100finishers

13:28winner

18:41median

23:36cutoff

Top 3: Julia Pleskaczynska (13:28) · Isiah Johnson (13:54) · Brandon Rockwood (14:20)

The Hollywood Casino 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

2.94 Miles6/11/2027 19:30$35

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Common Questions About the Hollywood Casino 5K

Will I finish last at the Hollywood Casino 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2.938 Miles field finished slower than 34:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hollywood Casino 5K a good first 2.938 Miles?

A field of 377 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2.938 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hollywood Casino 5K?

The 2.938 Miles winner ran 18:16 while the median finisher took 34:57. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.