Sports

Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers Draft Day 5K (and Kids FUN Run)! The Annual Draft Day 5k will take place the first weekend of May on the historic island of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, sponsored by the Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers. Whether you like to run or walk, make plans to enter one of the races and then celebrate the NFL draft with us! Every participant will receive an Official Draft Day 5k Jersey, Draft Day 5k reusable tote bag, free lunch,... more information

South Bass Island Kayak Rendezvous The South Bass Island Put-in-Bay Kayak Rendezvous at Put-in-Bay Ohio is the premier kayaking gathering on Lake Erie. Join more than 100 kayakers from the tri-state area and beyond for a weekend of paddling, camping, socializing and exploring the islands located in the western basin of Lake Erie. Each year on the second weekend after Memorial Day, paddlers have descended upon the South Bass Island State Park for this annual gathering. This paddler organized event... more information

The World Cup Comes to Put-in-Bay July 8th-9th! Join us for one of the most highly anticipated events in Put-in-Bay Ohio’s summer event line up, The Put-in-Bay Soccer Cup. In essence, it’s one huge soccer party. Whether you come to play or to spectate this is sure to be a great time for fans on and off the field. The Put-In-Bay Soccer Cup has been organized by 6v6 Soccer for over a decade now and it has grown in popularity... more information

Test Your Volleyball Skills on August 12th For more than 40 years, volleyball players have come to Put-in-Bay, Ohio to compete in this day long tournament. Over,1,000 players participate in a coed sixes day long volleyball tournament hosted by Lakeview Volleyball. The night before the tournament a pre-registration players party is held at The Sand Bar at Adventure Bay. On the day of the tournament, players check in from 8-9 AM and competition begins at 9 AM on McCann field,... more information

Put-in-Bay’s 5k September 16th! The Miller Boat Line 5K is a great annual race.  Love to run? Join over 800 other runners in a scenic race to the finish in front of the beautiful Put-In-Bay Harbor. This picturesque race course weaves through the scenic roads of South Bass Island. Breathe in the fresh island air and enjoy the scenery as you count the miles! Challenge yourself to break your personal record on this stunning course. Not about the speed? Enjoy... more information

Join Us For The Vintage Road Races September 20th-23rd! Wind the clock back to the 1950’s with the Put-in-Bay Ohio Road Race Reunion, as you watch historic cars zipping around the streets of Put-in-Bay on the public roads in road races just like the old days. In fact, the island actually closes off the main roads and lines them with bales of hay, just like they did in the 50’s, for a totally authentic and unique midweek Put-in-Bay experience. Interested... more information