Tailgate for Cancer St. Marys Poker Run

The 2026 St. Marys Poker Run will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, on Grand Lake St. Marys in Ohio. The event is connected to Tailgate for Cancer and gives boaters and local supporters a full day of stops around the lake while raising money for the organization’s cancer-related fundraising efforts.

The poker run is scheduled to begin with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Participants will collect stamps at each stop and turn in completed stamp cards to receive a poker hand. The event is open to boaters and non-boaters, with organizers noting that participants do not need a boat to take part.

Scheduled stops for the 2026 poker run include Bayview, Lakeside Hideout, Shingle Shack, Boardwalk Grill, Celina Eagles, and Celina Moose. Stamp cards must be turned in by 6 p.m. at the Celina Moose, where winners will be announced.

Best hand payouts are listed at $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. Registration is listed at $45, and participants will receive pickup information for cooler bags and stamp cards by email or text. Pickup will be available at Celina Moose or Celina Eagles.

The St. Marys Poker Run continues to serve as a lake-based fundraising event built around Grand Lake St. Marys’ shoreline bars, clubs, and gathering spots. With a full day of stops, prize payouts, and an accessible format for both boaters and land-based participants, the 2026 event is positioned as another community fundraiser tied to the St. Marys Tailgate for Cancer effort.