Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)

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!

34th Annual. Sponsored by the Brookville Baseball Club in conjunction with the Brookville Community Picnic.

5k Course on country roads and city streets with 1 water stop. Fun Run course all within Golden Gate Park.

Breakfast Provided.

Registration:

5K Run/Walk: $30 with t-shirt, if received by July 12th. Race day is $30, no shirt guaranteed.

1 MILE FUN RUN – starts at approx. 8:45 a.m. $20 with t-shirt, if received by July12th. Race day is $20, no shirt guaranteed.

Packet pick-up 7:00-7:45 A.M. at the park. Results posted at live.cantstoptiming.com

Awards:

Top 3 male/female runners for 5K run

Top 3 in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up

Ribbons for Fun Run participants and Medals for Top 3 Boys/Girls

Course Records:

Kyle Bowman 15:40

Abbi Halsey 19:10

WHEN: Saturday, 25 July 2026 (Arrive No Later Than 8am for 8:30am Start!)

Please arrive at the race site no later than 8am to ensure you make the race start at 8:30 am.

Due to our staggered start based on age/gender, we cannot accept late registrations.

WHERE: EJ Nutter Park in Beavercreek: 865 Factory Road, Beavercreek, OH 45434 (map)

COURSE: Flat, Paved Course Along the Creekside Trail (course map)

Why The WingMan 10k?

On 21 July 2008, our nation lost six of its military heroes in a B-52 crash off the coast of Guam. One of those heroes was my best friend, Joshua Shepherd, who I called my “WingMan” and who commissioned with me just a few years earlier. At his funeral, several of his friends committed to completing the Air Force Marathon the next year in his honor, and from then forward, every year I have tried to honor his memory by both doing something positive and by running a race on the anniversary week of his passing. In 2014 I combined those ideas and became the race director for a new ORRRC race — the WingMan 10K — one that I hope will honor him and the values he taught me: be a friend to everyone, chase your goals, and never leave someone behind. I hope that you will join us and bring a friend to our race to remember a great father, brother, son, and most of all a great friend, as well as all of those who have given their lives serving our great nation! — Eddie Weaver

Race Concept

The WingMan 10K is all about meeting fellow runners and teamwork! Therefore, we have a unique race structure to encourage you to meet others and cheer them on as your team works to beat the other teams!

TEAMS – Each runner will be randomly assigned one of six teams (yellow, green, blue, orange, red, or purple) and each walker will be assigned one of two teams (black or gray), and given a wrist-band of that color. Team assignments will be randomized to make sure the numbers-per-team are approximately even.

WORRIED ABOUT NOT BEING COMPETITIVE? – That’s ok! We have non-competitive black and gray color-teams for you so that you can just take part (walking or running) in the event without the fear of “bringing a team down” (you wouldn’t do that anyway – this race is about building each other up!). We’d rather have you at our event than have you stressed! <3

STAGGERED START – Runners will start on a staggered start (colloquially called a “handicapped start”) based on their age/sex, with “Women 70+ years old” starting 32 minutes before “Men 20-34 years old” (and everyone else in between in “Waves”). This will help even out the teams and negate any benefit to having an age/sex-stacked team, allowing teams to evenly compete with each other. (Note: The chip-timing results will reflect your true race time, but you’re encouraged to bring your own watch if you want a very precise time.)

AWARDS – The first 25 runners overall, plus the first color team of runners and first color-team of walkers with their team-members into the finish will earn an award!

REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration online: through RunSignup. Minors may be registered in advance by a parent or guardian, and must have the liability waiver signed by the parent or guardian (online through RunSignup or in person on the registration sheet at the event). All pre-registered participants will pick up their timing chip at the green table on race day.

Race Day Registration: available online until 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES:

All Current Members Run for Free (fee waived automatically during RunSignup registration, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Free – Military & Veterans (w/DD-214 or military/VA ID Card)

Non-Members:

– $10 for ages 15 and up

– Free for ages 14 and under

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.

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!

VOLUNTEERS

Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at the WingMan 10K! If you would like to help, please use the "Volunteer" link on this page and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

RACE DIRECTOR

Eddie Weaver