2010 Oberlin Earth Day 5k and Kids Fun Run pics posted
First, second, third place. Photo: Ben Bickel
Check out the Back Roads and Beaches Facebook fan page (photo albums) for photos of today’s Oberlin Earth Day 5k and Kids Fun run. Labels: 2010, 5k Earth Day race, events, Oberlin, run
Active spring events begin another great outdoor season
The weather this spring has been more like summer and cyclists have been out in droves! Businesses along the route are buzzing, wineries are busy and eateries are starting to serve outdoors again. Here are a few upcoming 5k runs, walks, competitions and other outdoor active events around north central Ohio. Earth Day 5k Run/Walk and Children’s Fun RunSaturday, April 17, 201010am (Children’s fun run at 9:15am)The Oberlin Earth Day 5k Run is celebrating it’s 37th year. Please bring a non-perishable food and/or household item to donate to Oberlin Community Services.
Spring into Action 5K Race for Haiti
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9am at the Lorain County Metro Parks Bridgeway Trail-Days Dam
E 31st St. and East River Rd., Lorain, OH
The Course will begin and end at Days Dam. All proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity International.5th Annual Sandy Ridge Half Marathon & 10k
Sunday, April 18 7am registration, 8am race
Lorain County Community College
1005 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OHThis is a fast, flat looping course in and around the Sandy Ridge wetlands area, a spectacular birding hotspot. NHA Walk/Run for the Homeless
May 8, 2010
Registration begins at 7am
Lorain County Community College5k run, 1 mile walk to benefit homeless families. Each registration fee will cover the actual cost to feed and shelter one person for one night at the Haven Center. Lorain County Heart Walk
May 15, 2010, 8:30–11am
Avon Commons1-3 mile walk to benefit the American Heart AssociationKayaking Symposium
May 22, Lakeview Park, Lorain
9am–2pmLorain County Metro Parks is teaming up with the Backpackers Shop to provide a chance to test out a variety of kayaks (weather permitting). Other outdoor recreation related demos and info will be available throughout the event.Labels: 2010, 5k Earth Day race, events
Spring is almost here-get ready!
Sunny days are now becoming the norm and the snow is melting. Are you ready? Here are a few upcoming semi-competitive fun events that are perfect for an early spring kick-start to another great season of biking, swimming, running and kayaking! We’ll be adding more as dates are set.
Saturday, March 27, 8:30am
Schwartz Road Park
34741 Schwartz Road
Avon, OH
Sunday, March 28
This annual race is appropriate for novice to expert racers. Families and small groups are encouraged to participate.
Sunday, April 11th at 8am Splash Zone, W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin
Individuals and Relay teams do 30 minutes each of swimming, cycling (spin) and running. All levels welcomed and encouraged to participate! Registration fee of $20 goes to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $10 for t-shirt.
Register in person at the Splash Zone or call 440.774.5059.
25th Annual Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club AFROST ride.
Sunday, April 11th
Registration: 8–9:30am, beginning at Shupe School in Amherst
A flat, early season tour to kick of the season and test your fitness. Routes visit many historic towns and villages in Lorain County. 25/50/64 mile courses.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10am (Children’s fun run at 9:15am)
The Oberlin Earth Day 5k Run is celebrating it’s 37th year. Please bring a non-perishable food and/or household item to donate to Oberlin Community Services.
Spring into Action 5K Race for Haiti
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9am at the Lorain County Metro Parks Bridgeway Trail-Days Dam
E 31st St. and East River Rd., Lorain, OH
The Course will begin and end at Days Dam. All proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity International.
Sunday, April 18 7am registration, 8am race
Lorain County Community College
1005 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OH
This is a fast, flat looping course in and around the Sandy Ridge wetlands area, a spectacular birding hotspot.
Labels: 2010, 5k Earth Day race, events, Oberlin, run, triathlon
2009 Oberlin Earth Day 5k run
It's like a sign of spring. The 5k Earth Day run in Oberlin. And what a beautiful day it was. It appeared that there were about 50 runners for the race. The overall winner was Brett Barkacs with a time of 19:25. Second overall: Jim Galloway with a time of 21:03. The first female runner to cross the line was Alexa Sharp with a time of 21:54, and second place women's was Marty Stuedle with a time of 23:16. Some photos from the day:
Runners take your mark, get set, go! 
And they're off....
Brett Barkacs takes first.
Alexa Sharp across the line..
Proof that spring is here. The daffodils and magnolias are in full bloom.
Labels: 2009, 5k Earth Day race, Earth Day, environment, Oberlin, run
Time to plan for 2009 North Central Ohio Adventure
Kayaking on the Vermilion River. Photo courtesy of Shawn Newsome. Shawn is the owner of a new campground along the river—Vermilion River Cliffs Marina. (website coming soon)
Kayaking:
Sunday, March 29 will be the annual Keel-haulers Vermilion River Race. Check out the website for information including rules, maps and start times. The Keel-haulers is an organization headquartered in Northeast Ohio with 400 families that share an interest in outdoors and all kinds of boating including whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting and racing.
Run
Oberlin’s 5K Earth Day run will start and finish on Tappan Square on Saturday, April 18 at 10am. Entry fee is $10 per person and the first 75 registrants will receive a t-shirt. For more information, contact the Oberlin Recreation Dept. at 440.775.7254.
Cycling
Seems like it hasn’t been that long since the Lorain Wheelmen’s traditional end of season ride-the Red Flannel that capped off a great 2008 cycling season. Now, it’s time for the Wheelmen’s annual tradition to begin the cycling season-Afrost. The ride will be Sunday, April 19 and begin at 9am. For details check out the Wheelmen’s Afrost Page. The weather this week looks to be great for an early spring ride. Updated Back Roads and Beaches maps are available and can be obtained here and online maps here. See you out there! Labels: 2009, 5k Earth Day race, Afrost, back roads and beaches, cycling, Earth Day, events, kayaking, Lorain Wheelmen, multi-sport, Oberlin, run, Vermilion
Earth Day in Oberlin
Today is Earth Day in Oberlin and what a perfect day for it.
Temps in the 70s and all the trees in bloom.
There's nothing like the smell of magnolias in bloom on Tappan Square!
Cyclists and runners are out and about.
This morning was also the annual Earth Day 5k run in Oberlin.
Labels: 5k Earth Day race, back roads and beaches, Earth Day, events, Oberlin
First, second, third place. Photo: Ben Bickel
Runners take your mark, get set, go! 
And they're off....
Brett Barkacs takes first.
Alexa Sharp across the line..
Kayaking on the Vermilion River. Photo courtesy of Shawn Newsome. Shawn is the owner of a new campground along the river—Vermilion River Cliffs Marina. (website coming soon)
Here, the first runner across the finish line accepts his award.
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Oberlin College Finney Chapel, Oberlin College Campus
Earth Day vendors and participants enjoy the spring weather. 
Oberlin is a great place to hang out, take a break from the bike
