Name: The 15th Annual Run the Res 5K
Start: 2025-09-14T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Gray Park

On September 14th, 2024 members of the Fostoria community will be again hosting the 15th Annual Run the Res 5K race to help raise money for the fight against cancer. Due to the overwhelming success of the previous years, we are excited to see what this year brings. (Please note, we will not be hosting the 10K this year, only the 5K)
Run the Res not only exists to raise money towards a cure, but also to honor someone who loved Fostoria and lost his battle to colon cancer.
Jeff Shiff was born and raised in Fostoria, OH and considered Fostoria to be a diamond in the rough. Jeff served as a member of the Fostoria School Board as well as serving the YMCA for many years. He was co-owner and operator of Fostoria Iron and Metal for the majority of his life. Jeff was a friend to everyone who crossed his path and believed everyone deserved a chance to succeed. His love for life rubbed off on everyone who knew him.
Jeff was an avid runner prior to beginning treatment for colon cancer. He could always be seen running around the reservoir behind the water tower or at the Fostoria YMCA. Exercising had a special place in his heart, as he pushed not only himself, but also his four children to excel in everything they pursued. A large segment of the course is made up of that same reservoir that Jeff and his family have enjoyed for decades.
This year we welcome back our Run the Res veterans as well as all newcomers. We will once again be hosting the "Kids Fun Run" for the little ones (ages 3 to 9) so they too can take part in this wonderful event.
Please visit the race website www.runtheres.org for online registration, printable forms, and additional information. Registration forms will also be located in Fostoria at the Library, YMCA and Fifth Third Bank. Also you can register online directly at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Fostoria/The4thAnnualRuntheRes5K10K
Make sure to get registered before September 1 to guarantee your Run the Res race shirt!
Please visit free feel to shoot me a message here or at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you September 14!! See less