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-Chip-timed, fun run categories & kids categories. You choose!
-11 YEARS STRONG. Run the tradition!
-Complete a 5K/Half Marathon and make room for leftovers!
A social running club that meets weekly. Don’t worry now….this isn’t just for the “runners” . We welcome runners of all paces, joggers and walkers. It’s all about having a good time and keeping it chill for our seasoned runners, while also welcoming and keeping those who are just getting started—let’s stride & catch a vibe together!
Every Saturday at 9am! Meet us by the splash pad at RiverScape! See ya there!
Our herd of runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course on the farmland around Young’s Jersey Dairy, including a loop in the Young’s Christmas Tree Farm and a path through our original barn built in 1869. This 3.1 mile run is suited for runners and walkers at all levels.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and all finishers receive a medal!
This event benefits: Alzheimer’s Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South Community, Inc. and United Rehabilitation Services
RACE DETAILS:
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
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
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.
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!
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!
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:
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 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
Race is hosted by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club with proceeds benefiting the City of Centerville.
Click HERE to view the course map!
Run will begin and end at Centerville HS Stadium 500 E. Franklin Street, Centerville, Ohio.
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!
