Once again we celebrate the origins of the beloved Sleepwalker Festival, where local shop owners once wore pajamas and stayed open late to welcome the community.

We invite you to join in the fun by wearing your favorite family-friendly pajamas for a nostalgic and lighthearted experience!

All proceeds benefit the Downtown Rittman Beautification Initiative, helping fund projects that make our downtown more vibrant and welcoming.

Sponsorship opportunities (details coming soon!)

Let’s lace up, wear our PJs, and make a difference together!

The address for the park is: South 1st Street, Rittman, Ohio 44270.

- Registration includes a participant shirt and finisher medal!  Shirts only guaranteed to participants registered by July 9th.

- The course begins at the park takes participants through residential streets to county line trail. 

- The festival follows the race.  Coffee and iced drinks available before and after the race.

- This year’s theme celebrates the origins of the beloved Sleepwalker Festival, where shop owners donned pajamas and stayed open late.  We invite you to participate in your family-friendly pajamas for a fun and nostalgic experience!  Friendly doggies are also encouraged to attend!

- 1-Mile Awards:  Top three male/female overall.  Top three male/female winners in age brackets:  12 & Under, 13-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50 & Up.

- 5K Awards:  Top three male/female overall.  Top three male/female winners in age brackets:  12 & Under, 13-17, 18-34, 35-49, 50 & Up.

📩 Register Today & Take Strides Toward a Stronger Community!