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Young’s Cheddar Challenge 5K

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2024 Museum Mile

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The 2nd Annual Museum Mile is going to be fun for the whole family! 

Beginning at Memorial Park just outside the National Museum of the United States Air Force, this family-friendly one mile course winds throughout the grounds of the museum before finishing under the wing tips of historic aircraft at the Air Park.

Packet Pick Up | 6:30 – 7:45 AM
Open Race | 8 AM
Women’s/Men’s Elite Race |8:35 AM

* Elite athletes will be notified if they meet elite running time standard

 

Spring Into Health 5K

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The 15th annual Spring Into Health 5K will take place on Sunday, April 14 at Kettering College.
All race finishers will be entered in a drawing for a door prize. Those who register for the race by March 31 are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Register for the race here: https://bit.ly/3IhbF93
The event is a fundraiser for The Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley and the Kettering Health Young Professionals Group.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a prominent youth mentoring organization that pairs adult volunteers with children in one-to-one relationships, providing mentorship and support to help children reach their full potential. Founded in 1960, the organization aims to positively impact the lives of young people by fostering meaningful connections and promoting positive development.

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

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.

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. 😋

Dayton Pub Run

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Join Key Sports, Runners Plus and Dayton Track Club for our December edition of the Dayton Pub Run!

 

We’ll have some awesome door prizes (RSVP and check-in to be eligible and get credit for attending) as per usual.

 

During 2023 attend 4, 8 and 12 regular Pub Runs to earn some awesome prizes and attend all 24 (regular and Lite) Pub Runs to earn a $100 Runners Plus gift card.

 

All paces and people are welcome, and it’s free to attend!

Red Nosed Reindeer 5K

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Celebrate the season with friends and family at a fun 5K run/walk which begins and ends on the track. In years past, we’ve offered handmade finisher “medals” (aka ornaments). We’re still determining the ornament for 2023, so info on them will be posted at a later date. Children are encouraged to participate in the race, but are not permitted on the gaming floor.

We will be collecting items from Hannah’s Treasure Chest wishlist! Please bring your donations to the race and we’ll make sure that they are dropped off!

Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon

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The Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon is presented by Can’t Stop Running Company.

COURSE: Start on Water Street in Troy at the Miami County Courthouse. Troy roads to/around Duke Park. Enter the bike path heading north on Adams Street. Pass the Eldean Covered Bridge. Exit the bike path in Piqua. Run on city roads to the finish line near Fort Piqua Plaza.  UPDATED 2023 MAP can be viewed at this link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/iip8ra7k

Register for the 2023 Riverway Half-Marathon

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Register now for the September 10, 2023 Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon.

COURSE: Start on Water Street in Troy at the Miami County Courthouse. Troy roads to/around Duke Park. Enter the bike path heading north on Adams Street. Pass the Eldean Covered Bridge. Exit the bike path in Piqua. Run on city roads to the finish line near Fort Piqua Plaza.  UPDATED 2023 MAP can be viewed at this link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/iip8ra7k

FINISHER’S MEDAL: Finishers will receive a commemorative finishers medal at the completion of the event.

AWARDS: Top 3 Male/Female overall and top 3 Male/Female placers in each age group: <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

8 YEAR AWARD: A special award to those who have completed the race every year.  Sign up for your eighth year to receive the “Completed 104.8 miles” pint glass.

REGISTER: Pre-register Online or Race day: 6:30-7:30am.

Early Start Option: An opportunity for walkers to start 1hr early is available.  This option is for walkers only and course set up is not complete at this time.  Early start participants are asked to use the sidewalks until the streets are closed for the rest of the race.

PACKET PICKUP: September 9th @ Can’t Stop Running Company 321 N Main Street Piqua. September 10th 6:30am @ Downtown Troy near the race start.

COST: $60 January 1st – June 30th, $70 July 1st – August 13th, $80 after August 13th. No refunds on your entry fee.  As mentioned above you can transfer your entry fee to another runner by logging into your Run Sign Up account but the exchange of money will be handled between runners.  If you transfer your entry fee to another person before a shirt or medal deadline they will be able to update to their preference.

SHIRTS: Choice of Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Tech shirts guaranteed to those registered by August 31st. Shirts for 2023 will be unisex sizing

PARKING: Hobart Arena, Troy City Park. Many Downtown Troy streets will be closed for the race and church service.

TRANSPORTATION: Courtesy shuttle service will transport participants from finish area to Downtown Troy. Shuttles will leave Piqua starting at 10:00 and continue on a rolling basis. Returning on shuttle is NOT required.

Sign up now for the Great Miami Riverway Half Marathon – https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Troy/GreatMiamiRiverwayHalfMarathon

 

5K for Kelli Raises Special Wish Funds for Breast Cancer Patients

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5k for Kelli is in memory of Kelli James

Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the Nghters and the love ones we’ve lost at the 11th Annual 5K for Kelli, presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation on Saturday, August 19th at 9am. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation.

The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River.

Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and Wower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying! Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.

How to Go: 5K for Kelli on Saturday, August 19th at 9am at Wegerzyn MetroPark

Event Fees: Registration only $25! (Register by August 5th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)

Awards: Be sure to bring a few extra dollars to buy some raae tickets. Our top prize is $1,000 cash!
We will give medals, pint glasses and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.

Age Categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

Event Parking and Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/Dayton/5kforKelli

The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Pre-Registration packet pick up:

Friday August 18th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation, 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377. Note – We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!

Additional race information can be found at http://breastwishesfoundation.org

Americana Festival 5k

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Celebrate your 4th of July with this great race and tradition!

Race is hosted by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club with proceeds benefiting the City of Centerville.

High quality moisture-wicking shirt will be guaranteed to first 800 paid registrants.

$30 Registration Fee through June 15, then fee increases to $35.  Online registration remains open right to the start of the race.

 

Click HERE to view the course map!

Run will begin and end at Centerville HS Stadium 500 E. Franklin Street, Centerville, Ohio.

 

4 Paws for Ability 5K

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The 5K and mile walk will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio on Saturday, June 24, 2023. After the race, check out the crafters and vendors at Zinnia Days in the Expo Center, and then come tour the 4 Paws campus; just a five-minute drive away!

This is a dog-friendly event; dogs must be fully vaccinated, on a leash, and be able to behave well around other dogs.

This year’s course will start inside the fairgrounds and use the paved, shaded, Creekside Trail across the road.

4 Paws for Ability trains and places service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. The cost to train and place a service dog is $40,000 to $60,000. Fundraisers such as the 4 Paws 5K help us raise money to continue our mission!

5k Run For Beer

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The Ohio Brewery Running Series™ is hosting a a fun run course and great, local beer at Loose Ends Brewing on June 17th, 2023.

The fun run starts from the taproom at 11am. They’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at Loose Ends and weaves throughout Centerville. Run, walk, jog – whatever goes! All ages, all levels are welcome.
Cross the finish line and celebrate! All participants receive:
-A FREE craft brew from Loose Ends Brewing
-Choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series
-A chance to win sweet door prizes, like Brewery Running Series merchandise or beer to take home
-Access to event festivities like live music, games, goodies and giveaways
The mission of The Ohio Brewery Running Series™ is to be active, have fun and give back to our local community. A portion of all proceeds from our events support local nonprofits – over $350k raised to date! This event will add to that tally. 10% of registration goes directly to local organizations like Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and more. So not only do you get to enjoy some healthy activity and great, local beer – you are helping us support local organizations that do important work in our community.
Registration is limited to the size of the taproom and many of their events sell out. Sign up today!
Important details:
-This is an untimed, fun-run. All levels of walkers, runners and joggers are welcome.
-This is an open course, meaning roads will NOT be closed. You are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and regulations.
– Each route is created to start and end at the brewery and to show off the surrounding neighborhood. The course will be marked with arrows to help you know where to go.
-You must bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy the event, but you must be 21 to enjoy the beer. Please drink responsibly. Registered, underage participants will receive a token for a FREE non-alcoholic beverage.
-Event is  rain or shine! If conditions become unsafe to run, we will still hang out and drink beer.
-There will not be a bag check; please plan accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.
-Dogs and strollers are welcome on the course, with care and caution. Please remember – you are running at your own risk on city sidewalks / streets / trails, which might not be suitable for your 4-legged and /or pint size running buddies.
– Please drink responsibly.  Carpooling and safe, designated drivers are encouraged.Questions?  Contact us at andrew@breweryrunningseries.com
Cheers to beers! We’ll see you at Loose Ends Brewing!
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The inaugural Museum Mile

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Register now for the inaugural Museum Mile on May 11th, 2023. This event will feature an open race women’s elite and men’s elite race. Athletes can go as fast as they can or fast as they want. Beginning at the Memorial Park just outside the National Museum of the United States Air Force, this family-friendly one mile course winds throughout the grounds of the museum before finishing under the wing tips of historic aircraft at the Air Park.

All registered participants will receive a race bib. All finishers will receive a limited edition Inaugural Museum Mile 16 oz. pint glass and finish line refreshments. Finisher certificates will be available to download after the race.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register by May 11th.

YELLOW SPRINGS 5 MILER

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It has been a long time coming and we are thus thrilled to offer a race in beautiful Yellow Springs, Ohio. This course has a beautiful route that runs right down the main drag of Yellow Springs, runs past Antioch’s campus, runs through the covered bridge, and then finishes right by Dave Chapelle’s new comedy club! Come join us for this wonderful community event, you will not regret it!

Start Time: 8:30am EDT
End Time: 10:30am EDT