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Pirate 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon

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This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com

Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Pirate Booty
To help get into the theme we have Pirate Booty at our pirate race.

Race Rules
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.

Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.

 

1M Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5893020202
The course is an out-and-back.

 

5K, 10K, & 15K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5553169708
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
15K does the course three times.

Cat Yoga at SICSA

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Join SICSA for Cat Yoga on Saturday, February 24th! The class will take place from 11:00AM to 12:00PM and is open to yogis of all abilities! Throughout the class, some of SICSA’s adoptable cats will roam about the room, adding some extra fun and cuteness to the class. It’s a purrr-fect way to start your Saturday! 

This class will be led by Maureen Warren. Maureen is a RYT 200 Yoga Teacher and has been practicing for over 20 years. She teaches weekly classes at Exhale Yoga Spa in Kettering, and at Sukha Inspired Yoga in Englewood. Maureen focuses on creating a calm and supportive atmosphere for students of all levels and is excited to combine her love of yoga with her love of SICSA! 

The cost to attend is $20. Class will take place onsite in SICSA’s Humane Education Center with an entrance around the left side of the building. Attendees should plan to bring their own mat or blanket to the class. There will be no physical tickets issued for this event. All attendees will be added to the guest list after submitting their payment. Guests should plan to check-in upon arrival.

Dayton Pub Run Lite

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Join Dayton Track Club and Key Sports for our “Lite” edition of the Dayton Pub Runs (every 3rd Wednesday of the month).

 

Make sure you RSVP and check-in to get credit for attending as usual.

 

All paces and people are welcome, and it’s free to attend!  Don’t forget to wear weather and low light appropriate gear!

 

Duration:  +/- 3-4 miles

I Wuff You Valentine Hike

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Happy Valentine’s Day to our favorite pups! Join us for a self-guided afternoon hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park. You and your pup will be pampered with special treats along the way! Participants are welcome to come anytime during the program. The final time to start the hike is 2:30 p.m.

All ages. Registration is not required, but you may register to get event weather updates.

Valentine’s Chocolate and Beer 5K/10K

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Join us at the Chocolate and Beer 5K/10K and celebrate with your friends and loved ones! Choose your distance and and shirt (vintage style short sleeve tee or super soft premium hoodie). After the race, stay for the post race celebration which includes a post race beverage and appetizers.

Explore Local Trails For A Chance To Win Prizes

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The MetroParks Trails Challenge returns for 2024 with new trails to hike, cycle, mountain bike, paddle and horseback ride. Participants have until Oct. 31 to check off as many of the 28 trails as they can for a chance to win prizes. Included trails offer a variety of outdoor experiences and range in length, terrain and difficulty. Participation is free. Register here.

Participants can keep track of their progress in real time by using the free MetroParks mobile app, powered by OuterSpatial. MetroParks mobile app can be downloaded by visiting metroparks.org/mobile.  Those who wish to keep track by using a Trails Log can download one at metroparks.org/trailschallenge.

 

Five Rivers MetroParks’ locations are home to 160 miles of natural surface trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The greater Dayton region is home to more than 340 miles of paved recreation trails – the nation’s largest paved trail network – and 270 miles of river corridor.

In 2023, hundreds of participants collectively completed 6,163 trails totaling 11,134 miles of human powered travel – longer than the distance from Antarctica to the United States.

“The Trails Challenge is an opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to explore trails they might not normally visit,” said outdoor recreation coordinator Jordan Hart. “Participants can do this on their own time and at their own pace, making it accessible for anyone who wants to be active and outdoors. Plus, we have several programs offered throughout the challenge for people to try exploring the trails in ways they may not be able to otherwise, like horseback riding, paddling and mountain biking.”

 

How to participate: 

  • Visit metroparks.org/trailschallenge to register, access the 2024 MetroParks Trails Log and learn more about the trails challenge.
  • Hike, bike, ride, paddle or horseback ride the designated trails — in any order and at your own convenience. Use the MetroParks mobile app to learn more about individual challenges. Those who have not yet downloaded the app can do so for free by visiting metroparks.org/mobile.
  • Track your progress on the mobile app. Everyone can participate — including children.
  • Submit your trails log no later than Oct. 31 at metroparks.org/trailschallenge to be eligible to receive prizes.

How to win prizes: 

  • Complete just one trail in the challenge, and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to a local outdoor gear or bike shop of your choosing. You will receive one entry for each trail you complete. Complete all 28 trails and get 28 chances to win.
  • Youth ages 14 and younger who complete just one trail will be entered to win a Kids Adventure Pack, which includes cool outdoor gear. Youth also will receive one entry for each trail they complete. Note: Youth must complete entries through online form to be eligible.
  • Everyone who completes at least 18 trails will receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge sticker. Also, 100 people completing at least 18 trails will be selected at random to receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge T-Shirt.
  • Winners be notified by e-mail or phone. Prizes will be distributed after Oct. 31.

Fall photoshootExplore local trails for a chance to win prizes

How to plan ahead: 

  • Some of the trails in the challenge are segments of larger trails, so participants may have to hike, bike or shuttle back to their starting point. Other trails included are loops, starting and ending at the same point. These are marked on the trail log.
  • Some of the trails require special gear, such as a mountain bike or kayak, but participants can walk, hike, run or jog 22 of the 28 trails. Check metroparks.org/programs-events-finderthroughout the year to register for programs, such as Try Mountain Biking, that allow you to borrow gear to complete trails.
  • Participants must use necessary safety equipment, including a helmet and life jacket, during their adventures.
  • Check the status of trails at MetroParks’ alerts page (metroparks.org/alerts), the Miami Conservancy District’s Trail Conditions page and the Miami Valley Trails’ alerts page.

 

 

Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit

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The community is invited to The Adventure Summit, a biennial celebration of outdoor culture, skill and experience. The two-day event will be Friday, Feb. 9, 5 to 9:30 pm and Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 am to 7 pm in the Wright State University Student Union. Produced by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University, The Adventure Summit features more than 40 presentations, demonstrations, an outdoor adventure expo, clinics and competitions. Admission and parking are free.

Returning this year, the Summit Soiree, presented by Great Lakes Brewing Company, kicks the event off  from 6:30 to 8 p. on Friday, Feb. 9, with light bites, live music, drinks and a meet-and-greet with featured presenters. Tickets are $15/person and available for purchase online.

Additionally, guests are invited to Party with the Pros during an afterparty after the first featured presenter, Eddie Taylor, at Wright Place Bar at Holiday Inn from 9:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. Supported by Bonbright Distributors, Party with the Pros is a chance to mingle with fellow adventurers, create new connections and share stories.

New this year, Women in the Outdoors Conversation at 8 a. m. Saturday February 10 presented by Explorer Chick Adventure Co. featuring Susan Marie Conrad, solo long-distance kayaker and author.

This year will highlight three featured presentations:

  • Eddie Taylor.

    Breaking Barriers: To the Top of Everest and Beyond by Eddie Taylor. A teacher, father and climber, Taylor is also a member of the first all-Black expedition to climb Mount Everest. From climbing the Moonlight Buttress (Zion National Park) to skiing Denali, Taylor shares his experiences outdoors to create a heritage for the Black community to fuel and inspire future generations.

  • A Journey of Illumination by Paddling into the Heart of America by Neal Moore. A canoeist writer, adventurer and storyteller, Moore recounts his 675-day journey on 22 rivers in 22 states covering 7,500 miles, becoming the first known person to complete a continuous solo paddle from Pacific to Atlantic in a canoe. He explores how rivers connect across America, as well as the ties that bind people together.

  • Dr. Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy

    Joy Drive: An Intergenerational Adventure to Every U.S. National Park by Dr. Brad Ryan with special appearance by Grandma Joy. A simple weekend camping trip with Dr. Ryan’s grandma, Joy, turned into an inspirational journey to all 63 U.S. National Parks. Learn how this intergenerational adventure went viral and how Dr. Ryan and Grandma Joy found connection, grace and healing on the open roads of America.

 

Additionally, regional and local presenters will share stories, planning and preparation tips, and regional destination ideas from their adventures both near and far. A sampling of speakers and topics are:

  • One Year… One Quest – America’s 428 National Parks by Tom Wright
  • Paddling with Gators: Okefenokee Swamp Expedition by John and Lane Abnet
  • Seeking Synchronicity: A Solo Paddle Up the Inside Passage by Susan Marie Conrad
  • Off the Beaten Path in Croatia by Heather Muhlhauser
  • Wilderness Medicine Workshop by Wright State University School of Medicine
  • Paddling the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park by Chris Landis and Amy, Brent, Oakley, and Austen Anslinger
  • Backpacking Right Here in Ohio by Jim Rahtz
  • Circumnavigating the North Sea Cycling Route by Tracy Burge
  • Riding the Katy Trail by Jordan and Camee Hart
  • From Homelessness to Accomplishing Incredible Expeditions by Julian Brown
  • Sixteen-day Expedition rowing the Grand Canyon by Amy Dingle and Cassie Lane

In addition to speakers, The Adventure Summit offers an expo featuring more than 25 outdoor recreation vendors, local clubs, organizations and more.

The public is invited to drop off their used gear ahead of the event for consignment during the Summit’s used gear sale, run by Arrow Adventure with 5% of proceeds benefiting the Beaver Creek Wetland Association’s Spotted Turtle Trail Fund.

The full schedule of presenters can be found at www.theadventuresummit.comn/schedule.

 

Goat Yoga At The Mall

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Enjoy an hour long Goat Yoga class filled with laughter, smiles and hilarious goat antics! Be sure to bring along your sense of humor and your phone to take lots of great pictures. We are located of the lower level of The Fairfield Commons Mall near Round One. For your comfort, be sure to wear a hoodie or sweatshirt.

FREE YOGA

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Grab your water bottle and keep your New Year’s resolution with us!
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Bring your mat and water bottle for free Yoga led by Indigo Yoga. Open to individuals of all ability levels. Must be 12 years or older. Space is limited: Register now for this free and popular event by clicking the website listed below.
Prefer to walk? You can get your steps in with a walk through the museum galleries. Strollers are welcome. Registration is not required for walkers.

Wolf Full Moon Walk/Run

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Hash Trail: It’s the Wolf Full Moon!!!  This is a fun run or hike where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length of ~3.5 miles.  Expect wooded trails and pavement as you explorer the Huber Heights area. Oh, and bring a flashlight!  You don’t want to bump into any big hairy sharp teeth wolves in the dark!

Winter Chick Adventure Weekend

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We are excited to announce our “Winter Chick” retreat this January 2024.
“The Big Picture”
This winter wonderland adventure will begin on January 19th at 5:30 p.m. and end on January 21st at 1 pm. This will be a way for all of us to get out and explore all the beauty of this season while, at the same time, learning from others and setting our sites on a fantastic year ahead.
Details:
We will have registration, dinner, and a vision board experience on Friday evening. Following that, we will have campfire smores and hot chocolate around the campfire before going to our heated cabins.
Saturday morning, after an excellent hot breakfast and coffee, we will head to a local metro park within 5 miles for our first hike, which is a two mile, mostly flat trail. We will return to the camp for lunch and a short break after the hike. After lunch, you have two options. The first option is to return to the metro park for a four-mile, more challenging hike with a more diverse terrain. The second option is to stay back at the camp and be led by Melissa Faulkner, PhD, in a creative journaling experience.
Following either the hike or the class, we will all be together for an essential oil make-and-take gift led by our friends at Cedar Ridge Trails. We will also have a book swap and free time to relax or explore.
We will then have dinner and gather back for our evening session after this class. During this time, you will find inspirational stories from women who have overcome difficulties financially, physically, and emotionally. We will wind down this exciting and fun-filled day with a candlelight yoga class before heading to our cabins.
The final morning will start with breakfast, a powerful closing session led by Christina Phillips, MSW, and then we will head to a different trail for our last hike. There will be two hike options: a 1.5-mile or 3-mile hike.
This investment includes:
Meals Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
Three guided hikes led by Margie Harrell, Sarah Howard and Kristy Matheson.
Inspirational and educational sessions led by Kristina Malin, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Lisa Helm, LISW, Melissa Faulkner, PhD., Christina Phillips, MSW, and Kristy Matheson, LSW and RYT.
Heated bunk cabins with bathroom and shower facilities in each place.
Candlelight Restorative Yoga on Saturday evening
The opportunity to participate in a book swap.
Optional chair massages by Melissa Smith, Licensed Massage Therapist
Door prizes
Campfires and smores’ all weekend!
Coffee and Hot Chocolate all weekend!
The chance to meet other women who will encourage and accept you just as you are.
The feeling of being inspired, motivated and encouraged to make 2024 a wonderful year!
The opportunity to continue your weekend experience with monthly group accountability and encouragement sessions. (More details given at the retreat)
Investment and Registration Link:
https://form.jotform.com/232275596373162
Retreat with lodging (recommended)- $200.00
Retreat without lodging- $160.00
Optional 15-minute chair massage-$25.00
*Everyone’s schedules differ, but we can only accommodate the above options.
Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final, and there are only refunds if you can find someone to take your ticket. If, for an unforeseen reason, we must cancel the retreat, we will issue a full refund minus the credit card fees.
*We’re likely to encounter various winter weather, which adds the element of adventure. If needed, we adjust activities or hike lengths, but we will only cancel if weather conditions are deemed dangerous such as a level three snow emergency.
If you are new to winter adventures, moderately experienced, or an established snow bunny, we have something for everyone, and we sincerely hope that you will be a “winter chick” with us for the weekend!

Reggae Skate Night at RiverScape

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Our first Friday themed skate kicks off with Reggae Night! Skate along to the best of reggae, ska and more. Plus, skaters can enter to win two movie tickets to the Neon to see One Love, or another movie of your choosing. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation, EBT/SNAP recipients can receive 50% off admission and skate rentals by showing their card at the rentals office. Weather dependent.

Beginner Pickleball Clinic

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Dive into the exciting world of pickleball! Master the basic shots, understand court positioning, familiarize yourself with the rules, and learn the ins and outs of scoring.

Simply complete the form below to register and secure your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuZWjQPS2Lqjsyhp_0RNRonNCFs8reAJemob5gvDFFKi6BSg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0Ux-d8lu90hW6SvtCpBQ6xj0A_2iNiT5oNwAM1jBlcZmRzLyvD6bKikoc

Shake Off 2023

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Join us to shake off 2023 and get ready for 2024!!
There will be FREE DEMO classes, and we’ll be starting our 100 class challenge! Let us help you start your New Year resolutions the best way! Reserve your spot using the Mindbody app!

Dayton Hash House Harriers & Harriettes Red Star Full Moon Run

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Comrades, you can park on either side of the bar. There’s also some parking on 1st Street. We are meeting inside. Come early and have a beer while you wait for the start of the hash revolution!
Cost: $4 for the beer drinking bourgeoisie; otherwise, $2 for the proletarians. Free for first time party members (hashers)!
Hare: Comrade 50mm
Hash Trail: Hashers unite and come join your fellow comrades as we march through the downtown motherland following a trail of flour!!! The ruling classes will certainly tremble as we hike or run the approximately 3-miles of trail. As always, go according to your ability, to each according to their needs. Expect beer/water stops along the way as we share the fruits of all our labor.
Hashing in General: This is a fun run or hike where you will follow a trail of flour not knowing exactly where it will lead. Trail length of ~3 miles. One or more beer/water stops along the way! In hashing you’ll will be running/walking as part of a group. The faster runners will be out ahead looking for flour marks on the ground trying to figure out which way the trail route goes. Sometimes they go the wrong way which allows the slow runners/walkers to catch up and even get ahead. This allows everyone to go at their own pace and stay together as a group.
Dogs: Allowed on a leash during trail. Must be friendly to people and other dogs. Not allowed inside the bars. You know the consequences; you’ll be sent to the desolate cold reaches of Michigan!
Children: Adults only since we’ll be in 21+ establishments. 😋