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Vote. Run. Eat – At the Dayton River Corridor Classic this Weekend

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you love pancakes? Of course you do! Do you know who runs Dayton? No … maybe? Well you’re in the right place to find out who runs Dayton and how you can too on October 12, 2014!

 

The Dayton River Corridor Classic (DRCC), the longest running half marathon in Dayton, is entering its 38th year of taking runners around Great Miami River and natural trails in Dayton. You can choose between the half marathon and the 5K which makes this a great race for all runners, no matter the experience; this race is walker, wheelchair, and family friendly and a ton of fun! Now, I know you’re wondering about pancakes and what they have to do with this, but first let’s talk about something new and special happening this year.

Provided by the Dayton River Corridor Classic

 

Awareness and support are very important to local charities which is why the Dayton River Corridor Classic has partnered with seven Dayton charities for the Run Dayton 2014 – Charity Contest. It’s a simple voting contest that includes two rounds – Round 1 ended September 30th and three charities advance to Round 2 ending October 11th – asking people to share their favorite charity on Facebook and Twitter then submitting a vote. A total of $5000 will be divided as follows: $2,500 for the winner, $1,500 second place, and $1,000 for third.

 

The three charities that have advanced to Round 2 are Hannah’s Treasure Chest, The Hope Foundation of Greater Dayton, and Safe Harbor House. You can’t always donate time and/or money, so this is a no-cost way for you to support and help make Dayton a better place to live and play with just a few clicks!

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Provided by the Dayton River Corridor Classic

 
 

Oh yeah, about those pancakes … there will a whole lot of them at the race and they’re FREE … along with coffee, juice, and toppings, but only if you run Dayton ($5 for non-runners).

 

The Dayton River Corridor Classic is intimate, fun, and competitively friendly making it a staple in Dayton, Ohio. Online registrations end tonight at 8pm, so get on the list now or get signed up at the Expo on Saturday or 7:30 on Sunday morning prior to the race. Otherwise, vote here, and we’ll see you and the family October 12th having fun running, exploring, and supporting Dayton![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Registration Opens For Dayton’s Longest Running Half Marathon

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dayton-river-corridor-classic-logo1The Dayton River Corridor Classic (DRCC) began in 1977 and has been drawing runners both near and far to the Miami Valley. Runners are attracted to the race because of the DRCC’s intimate feel, friendly competition, business Expo, beautiful course with autumnal weather, and the good times had year after year. There will be one race with two distances, a half marathon and a 5K run or walk. The race will be held Sunday, October 12th, 2014 and starts and finishes at the Payne Recreation Center (3800 Main St. Moraine, Ohio 45439) at 9:00am.

To kick off the weekend a business expo featuring over 40 businesses and organizations takes place  on Saturday October 11th at noon at the Payne Recreation Center.  Looking for a chance to interact with 1000 people in a short time? Our Expo is the perfect opportunity whether you are a business, club, academic group, or any other type of organization. If you have something you think would be of interest to runners and their families contact them about reserving a table.  The race is attracting a number of sponsors. Already signed up are Kettering Sports Medicine, LaRosa’s Pizza, Runners Plus, EarthFare, Key Sports, Nox Gear, among others. Many of these sponsors will have a table set up for the Expo.

There are a number of changes in store for the race this year. Registration has been increased to 2,000 total participants (1,500 for the half marathon and 500 for the 5K).

This year we will again be offering a $10 discount for early half marathon registration. You can register online at rundayton.org.

This discount will be available to all participants who register between April 1st and April 3rd. Ohio River Road Runners Club (ORRRC) members will still be eligible to receive a $10 discount for the half marathon until September 28th 2014.

Classic is a great race for both the experienced runner and someone just getting into running. Our two distances make this an event the whole family can enjoy. The goal is friendly competition and a lot of fun.

Participants will once again receive a half marathon medal and a t-shirt this year. The “Pancake Guy” will be returning, flipping pancakes at participants and spectators from up to 30 feet away. This is a family oriented event with music and entertainment for kids and parents while the runners continue on with the race.

The DRCC will also be launching a social media contest where followers and participants will vote to choose local Dayton charities to donate a total of $5,000. The contest starts with ten charities which will be voted on by participants in a social media campaign, down to 3 winners, dividing the funds as $2,500.00 for the winner, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third. Look for more info soon.