Runners
Dayton Pub Run Lite
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
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
Dayton Pub Run
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
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
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 for the 2023 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
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
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
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
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.
-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
Important details:
-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 [email protected]
Cheers to beers! We’ll see you at Loose Ends Brewing!
The inaugural Museum Mile
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.
YELLOW SPRINGS 5 MILER
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!
The Riding Centre Therapeutic Program Benefit 5k Run/Walk
SUPERHERO C.A.P.E. 5K WALK / RUN
Family Violence Prevention Center invites all of you to come out and run/walk with us on April 1, 2023. Comfortable Superhero Costumes are Encouraged!
Location of start and finish is Beavercreek High School. Park in lot. Start time is 9 am. Registration will begin at 7:30 am.
This is a 5K course that runs through a neighborhood with some hills.