ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k
Dayton, Ohio · Thursday, September 3, 2026
The ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k is a 5k, gravel, and running event held on Thursday, September 3, 2026. It is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway in Dayton, Ohio.
- Date
- Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Location
- 2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, Ohio
45414
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links
- runsignup.com
RACE START TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: DeWeese Park, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414.
PARKING: Park in the large gravel parking lot at the entrance of Triangle Park at the corner of Ridge Ave. and DeWeese Parkway.
COURSE: This is a beautiful flat 5k (3.1 mile) course on paved recreation paths that loops through 3 scenic Dayton parks (DeWeese Park, Triangle Park, and Island MetroPark) along the banks of the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers.
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:
Top 3 overall male and female.
Age group awards for first place male and female; 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
Top 3 overall male and female Wolverines.
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: Doug Picard
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!