Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run

Pemberville, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2013

5 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Aug 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run

The course starts at the fire hall and winds through village streets before heading out along River Road, finishing inside the fair grandstand. The paved surface is fast, and the enthusiastic crowds along the way reflect the fact that the race runs right through the middle of a county fair weekend.

Parking is described as ample near the start. After finishing, there is a pool and shower access, which is a genuinely useful detail on a warm summer evening. The fair itself is open around the race, so most people stick around well after crossing the finish line.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

154finishers

26:36winner

46:59median

1:25:48cutoff

Top 3: Cory Jay (26:36) · Joshua Fry (31:13) · Zach Madaras (31:42)

The Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run has been held every year since at least 2013. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles8/21/2026 18:30$25

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Common Questions About the Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run

Will I finish last at the Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 46:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:25:48, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (154 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Pemberville 5 Miler - The Reiter Run?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:36 while the median finisher took 46:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.