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Run for a Change To Benefit Homefull

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5k-snap-1024x623Hit the pavement and help the homeless at this 5K run/walk.

Registration at 8 a.m.,
race start at 9 a.m.

Walkers and children welcome!

Proceeds benefit Homefull and the homeless of Dayton and Montgomery County. $30 (includes a t-shirt if registered by Nov. 1, or while supplies last after that). Online registration at http://www.homefull.org/run4achange.

Entry Fees: $30 (Includes t-shirt if registered by November 1st, or while supplies last!)

Awards: Top 3 male and female as well as age division winners; corporate/ organization teams; door prizes and other giveaways, too.

Divisions: Gender and ages as well as a competition for corporate/ organization teams!

Course: Five Rivers Bike Trail from Island Park to Wegerzyn Gardens and back.

Register online: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9scvhda625f26dd&llr=w9hviyhab

5K Derby Day Dash to Benefit Life Essentials

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derby_day_startLife Essentials helps people who slip through gaps of community services. Through a dedicated network of volunteers they provide over 25,000 hours of service each year to people in the greater Dayton area.  Their services and programs  help seniors and individuals living with mental illness. They aim to decrease isolation by providing participants with volunteer caregivers, guardians and help with small home projects.

This Sat, May 4th you’ll have a chance to to participate in their annual Derby Day Dash.  This annual 5K Run and Walk involves every age group including fun runs for the little ones like the tot trot for 3-5 year olds, the Gallop for 9-10 year olds.  All kids receive a medal and the top 3 each get a trophy.  Teams are welcome too, with prizes for Best Name and Largest Team.

The professionally designed course starts and ends at Island Park and snakes along the Great Miami River. Once everyone has finished the race, prizes are awarded for participants in various age categories, farthest distance traveled, and best hat! More than $2,000 in merchandise and gift certificates are awarded at the race.  Check in begins at 8am the race starts at 9am. You can register online at www.active.com.