ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k

DGLR50 IS PROUD TO BE TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED RACE.

JUNE 25 IS THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE PREMIUMS.

START TIME: 6:30 AM FOR BOTH DISTANCES. NOTE: THIS IS A NEW START TIME!

THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE! THERE WILL BE NO CUPS AT ANY AID STATIONS. YOU CAN PURCHASE A COLLAPSIBLE CUP FOR $4. EXTENDED CUTOFFS: 14.5 HOURS FOR BOTH EVENTS! PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN BE EXTREMELY HOT AS IT IS A SUMMER RACE. PLEASE CARRY PLENTY OF FLUIDS WITH YOU AS YOU GO BETWEEN AID STATIONS. THE SMALL REUSABLE CUP IS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY FLUIDS BETWEEN AID STATIONS. Please carry this cup as well as your water bottle or hydration pack. There will be absolutely no cups at aid stations (you will need to use your cup if you want to drink Coke or Ginger Ale or grab some pretzels to go). If you have run DGLR50 or Broken Toe 50K/25K in the past, you are already familiar with cupless races.

***We are changing the previous rule which did not allow switching distances after the race starts! While we encourage those who sign up for the 50-miler to do all three loops, we will no longer give a DNF to those who drop to the 50k mid-race.

We will do a packet pick up the night before (July 10th) from 5:30 to 6:30 at the shelter at Caesar Creek Visitor Center, which is where the race starts and finishes. We will start race morning packet pick up at 5:15.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in July!

WHERE: Caesar Creek State Park, Start/Finish – Visitor Center 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068-9408

Some of the best single-track around Caesar Creek lake south of SR 73. The largest hill is about 80′, however, the elevation changes are substantial due to almost constant rollers.

We will have two manned aid stations: at the start/finish and the Buckeye Way Shelter on the 50 Springs loop.

NOTE:: Drop bags are only at Visitor Center (Start/Finish) Aid Station. You will come back to this aid station at the end of each loop.

These aid stations will have Skratch, water, our famous hummus avocado wraps, pickles and pickle juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, chips, fresh fruit, and an assortment of other products. There will be no cups at these aid stations. Carry your reusable cup and water bottle.

The other “unmanned” stations (we will visit them every 30 minutes or so) will have water. No cups at any of the unmanned aid stations

If you need to drop in the middle of a loop, just stop at the manned aid station and we will get you back to the start.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND MAP:

The course for both events will start near the Redbud Shelter near the Visitor Center off Clarksville Rd. Each loop will be on the Perimeter (Yellow) Trail plus the Cove (Red) Trail, the Peninsula (Green) Trail, and the Fifty Springs Loop (Orange) Trail.

Runners doing the 50-mile run will run the course counterclockwise 3 times. Those doing the 50k will run the loop counterclockwise 2 times. The 50-mile course has a slight variation at the end of each loop.

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DGLR50 NOTES:

• Do not litter! Don’t drop any packets on the trail! Carry all trash with you to the next aid station.

• Switching distance: you can drop down from 50 miles to 50K at the end of two loops or prior to the start of the event. Please be sure to let the RD and/or race timers know if you decide to switch.

• Cutoffs will be strictly enforced. Please know them! Cutoffs are for your safety!

• We will begin slowly sweeping the course at 4:30 p.m. on race day. You must stay ahead of the sweeper if you don’t want to get lost

• The last official finisher of the 50 miler will get cool Tail of the Dawg award.

PARKING: Caesar Creek State Park, Visitor Center – 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068-9408

RACE DIRECTORS: Marilouise Beeman

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please contact the race director via the Questions? button below, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

The 31st Annual Ralph E. Wade 5K is sponsored by the Springboro High School Cross Country Team. Proceeds provide funding for the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for the season.

Race will finish on the stadium track!

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Registration - Pick Up

7:50 a.m. Fun Run Start - 1 Mile (Free for 6th Grade and Under)

8 a.m. - 5K Start

9:00 a.m. - Awards at Careflight Field

9:10 a.m. - Raffle Winners Announced

Registration:

$25 with T-shirt (if registered by July 10). $20 with no T-shirt. When registering, select 'No Shirt' to reduce your entry fee by $5.

Age Groups:

13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60+

Awards:

Top three overall Male/Female

Top three in each age division

WHEN AND WHERE: JULY 18 at 8AM

In-person race option: Day Air Ballpark (Home of the Dayton Dragons) – 220 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402

Virtual race option: Anywhere, USA – it’s virtual!

DESCRIPTION:

Annually, the Dayton Dragons host one of the biggest timed, 5K races in the Miami Valley with over 3,000 participants. With $75 worth of swag included with your entry…you don’t want to miss out on this awesome event!

The Dragons 5K will continue offering a virtual option for those that prefer that method for 2026. What this means is that you can register for the race, then run, walk, or hike your own Dragons 5K in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or at a local park, and then simply input your time online by July 31, 2026. You will still receive your swag bag of items including the 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat, and now four (4) tickets to a game this summer (we will email all participants about tickets redemption the week after the race date of July 18, 2026). Sign up during the Early Bird period and receive two (2) bonus stadium seats to an upcoming Dragons game!

HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS (FOR VIRTUAL OPTION)

Results can be submitted now through July 31, 2026. You can submit online by logging into your RunSignUp account. Click here to Submit Results

Tips for participating in a Virtual Race: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32189876/how-to-run-virtual-race/

REGISTRATION INFO

• Adults (18 and up) - $25 (Price goes up to $30 on April 12, $35 on June 1, and $40 the week of the race

• Youth (17 and under) - $20 (pricing will be adjusted based on DOB input)

• Virtual option – add $10 for shipping of race swag bag items. Shipping will happen the week following the Dragons 5K - NOT in advance of the race. Or you can pickup in person on July 18 or the week following the race at the Dragons Box Office (10 AM - 5PM).

If you signup for this race by Sunday, July 12, 2026 we can guarantee you will receive your 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat. Otherwise, we are unable to guarantee all the items and desired t-shirt size. *T-shirt sizes are available and medals are available while supplies last

RACE SWAG BAG PICKUP

You will be able to pick up your race swag bag and race bib on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. Pick-up will start at 9AM on Thursday, July 16 until 5PM, and 8 AM on Friday, July 17, at Day Air Ballpark (located at the Dragons Box Office) and end at 6 PM. You can have another individual pick these items for you by simply providing your name and showing their ID.

Regarding “Day of” pickup, you can do this starting at 7 AM at the designated stations located near the Dragons Box Office at Day Air Ballpark.

"Post Event" pickup (for virtual participants if they don’t want to pay shipping) - You can do this starting Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Dragons Box Office from 10 AM to 5 PM.

PS – Remember the race starts @ 8 AM! There are no pre-assigned start times.

For more questions and info – please visit www.daytondragons.com/dragons5k or email Jake Arthur at [email protected].

PRIZES

All participants for the in-person race will be electronically timed. Results will be provided to the Dragons following the completion of the race and winners for the various categories below will receive notification from the Dragons via email by Monday, July 20. Participants can view their finish time and place for the Dragons 5K online. Click here to view final results.

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women. Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women:

Age Group Top Finishers

• 1st Place: $15 Team Store E-Gift Card

• 2nd Place: $10 Team Store E-Gift Card

• 3rd Place: $5 Team Store E-Gift Card

• • Under 10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, 71-75, 76-80, 80 + up

Age group award times will be determined by chip time. Overall winners are not eligible for group awards and will receive an engraved Dragons bat honoring their achievement.

Top 3 Overall - Male

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Top 3 Overall - Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Top 3 Overall - Non-Binary

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Master's Overall (40-50) Male & Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

Grand Master's Overall (50 and up) Male & Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

Regular Group Prizes (Groups of 10 or more)

• 1st Place: Luxury Suite in early 2026 season (Basic food package included, no alcohol)

• 2nd Place: Group Outing (Stadium Seats) late 2026 season or early in 2027 season

• 3rd Place: $75 Dragons Gift Card

High School Group - Race for the Plate Award (Groups of 5 or more)

*Please note that virtual participants are not eligible for prizes.

CLICK HERE FOR PRIOR YEARS RESULTS AND PICTURES

The 2026 Dragons 5K is being presented by Orthopedic Associates. As the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care, our passion is helping Dayton's families get back to doing what they love. We are proud to be the trusted orthopedic provider serving your Dayton Dragons for more than a decade. Learn more at www.OAdoctors.com

RACE START TIME: 9:30am

DIRECTIONS: Race location is at Patricia Allyn Park in Springboro.

PARKING: Patricia Allyn Park

COURSE: Scroll down for image

REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race. Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race. Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes. Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.

We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES:

All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Non-Members:

– $10 for ages 15 and up

– Free for ages 14 and under

Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.

AWARDS: First Overall Male/Female, First Male/Female Masters (40 and over), First Grand Master Male/Female (50 and over), First Male/Female Senior (60 and over).

ANIMAL POLICY: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event. The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified. Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos). We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

RACE DIRECTOR: Kevin Smith

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!