MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

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

The St Chris 2-miler

Presented by the Knights of Columbus 12912

July 18, 2025

"finally, not just another 5k"

Where: St Christopher Church, 435 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH at the corner of Route 40 Exit and I-75'

When: 8:30am Race Day registration begins at 7:30am

Why: All proceeds help support the Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry

Course: Very flat & fast 2.0 Mile course through neighborhood streets with the start and finish at the Church

Awards: Special Awards to top overall Male and Female. Sock awards to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group.

Team Race Awards: The top Female, Male and Co-ed teams will receive sock awards for their top 5 scoring members. Teams must have a minimum of 5 members to compete (no maximum). Team winners will be determined by adding the times of the top 5 fastest members.

Male and Female Age Groups 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Entry Fee: Pre-registration $23 (T-shirt is guaranteed if registered by July 12th), or $15 without a shirt ( just check no shirt during registration! ). Race-day fee $25 for all (t-shirts while extras last) $5 discount for 17 & Under as well as 65 and Over

Extras: Refreshments and Door Prizes (many door prizes!)

“for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me”

Questions: Contact Kristy Collins at text 937-520-4484 or email [email protected] / Lonnie Adkins text 937-422-2295 or email [email protected]

St Chris 2 Miler Presented by:

Knights of Columbus, Father Aufderheide Council 12912

P.O. Box 57

Vandalia, Ohio 45377

14th Annual 5K for Kelli

Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation

Saturday, August 15th at 9am.

Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the loved ones we’ve lost. 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 flower 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.

Event Fees: Early Registration only $30! (through July 2nd) $35 Registration from July 3rd to Race Day (Register by July 25th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)

Awards: We will give medals, prizes 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: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Pre-Registration packet pick up: Friday August 14th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377

We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!

This is the fastest ultra course we have - approachable and great for a 1st time 25/50k or a Personal Record!

Part of our 200k No Way! & 300k Grand Slam!! series

This race is put on by The Best Dam Volunteers In The Land (TBDVITL) of the Ohio River Road Runner’s Club a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Have an ultra-great time by volunteering (Click on Volunteer under More at the top of this page)! We all need a little help from our friends!

WHEN: Sunday, August 17, 2026, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Early Start 7:30 a.m.) Registration is limited & Price increases after tax day and thereafter.

The start is 8 am and finish at 4 pm, allowing 8 hours, or 8-1/2 with early start.

7 a.m. Gate Opens

7:10-7:55 a.m. Packet Pickup/Check in at Lawwill Shelter

7:30 a.m. Early Start notes: You need to notify the RD/timer & are not eligible for Overall Awards

8 a.m. 50K & 25K Starts (all together)

2:10 p.m. Must start the final lap, Sweeper/s head out

4 p.m. Race ends

4-5 p.m. Clean up & Load out

WHERE: Englewood MetroPark (West Park Entrance) – 100 E. National Rd., Englewood, OH 45322 From either east or west, take I-70 to the State Route 48 exit and head north on Route 48 into Englewood. DO NOT CROSS DAM (unless you are a Patty Shelter volunteer). Race starts on the west side of the park!

Lawwill Shelter is Packet Pickup, Start/Finish & Aid Station.

PARKING: The park gate will open at 7 a.m. Use entrance ER-5 at the intersection of National Road (US 40) and Main Street (US 48) in downtown Englewood. Follow the park road to the parking lot. There are restrooms at the start/finish and the other aid station, as well as a 3rd between the 2 aid stations.

COURSE: A 7.77 MILE LOOP IS RUN 4 TIMES FOR 50K or 2 TIMES FOR 25K. It is a mix of trail, grass & pavement with 459+ feet of ascent, 3 waterfalls & 3 aid station visits per loop. COURSE MAP HERE (to download the .GPX or .FIT file by clicking the 3 dots, see left panel's lower right corner - or on pc right click settings icon on upper-right corner)

AID STATIONS: The Lawwill shelter where you start & finish the loop, & the Patty Shelter where you go twice per 7.77 mile loop!

These manned aid stations will include: water, electrolytes, chips, pretzels, pickles/pickle juice, PB&J, fruit & non-fruit sweets.

DROP BAGS: You may leave drop bags at Lawwill Shelter or in your vehicle, or you may drop them yourself at Patty Shelter.

PACERS: Pacers are allowed with a waiver