Loving Life 5K Fun Run - Presented by Elizabeth's New Life Center

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30AM

Where:

Annie Oakley Memorial Park: Intersections of South Broadway, Martin Street (OH 571) and Washington Street (OH 49) Greenville, Ohio 45331

Race Details:

PACKET PICKUP: Friday, July 24th from 4:00pm-7:00pm OR you can pick up your packet on race day beginning at 6:30 am until 8:00 am. Packet pickup is at the Gospel Baptist Church Recreational Building (115 West 5th Street, Greenville, OH).

RACE DAY: Saturday, July 25th. Adult 5k run or walk begins at 8:30 am. There is a 'kids' run that begins at 8:00 am. (This is for younger kids; they run to the fountain and back).

RACE COST:

Ages 12 & Under = $10 per person (No Shirt) IF pre-registered by midnight of July 10,2026

Ages 13 & Over = $25 per person (No Shirt) IF pre-registered by midnight of July 10, 2026

All Ages = $30 per person (WITH Shirt) IF pre-registered by midnight of July 10, 2026

All Ages = $35 per person IF registration occurs July 11-25, 2025 (NO shirt)

Choose the "No T-Shirt" option during the registration process to receive the price difference

5K Divisions: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

Race Incentives: Race Shirt, electronic chip timing, post-race refreshments (Farmer Brown Concessions), door prizes, silent auction and FREE CAR give-a-way (Dave Knapp Ford). All proceeds will support Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County.

Post Race Events: Awards, silent auction and post race refreshments will occur at approximately 11:00 am at Dave Knapp Ford. You must be at least 18 years of age and present to win the car.

Race Contact: [email protected]

Join Darke County Parks for our 5th annual Tour de Darke!

Spend your Sunday morning in the saddle on a leisurely ride through the scenic countryside and quaint communities of Darke County. This event is not a race, and instead a tour of the sites. There are six scenic routes to appeal to all cyclists - Mini (14 miles), Bambino (25 miles), Medio (40 miles), Gran (65 miles), Gran Max (83 miles), Ultima (100 miles). All routes begin and end at the Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St., Greenville OH 45331)

In order to ensure proper support from our volunteers, we ask all cyclists to begin their ride as listed below.

~~ Mini - start at 8am; no later than 9am

~~ Bambino/Medio - start at 7am; no later than 8:30am

~~ Gran- start at 7am; no later than 7:30am

~~ Gran Max- start at 6:45am; no later than 7am

~~ Ultima - start at 6:45am; no later than 7am

Cyclists are encouraged to finish their selected course by 2pm - please adjust your departure time as needed. Thank you.

Fully Supported w/ Rest Stops (snacks/drinks!) and SAG provided.

All roads are marked and a portion will include the Tecumseh Trail Multi-use Bike Path, with proceeds benefitting future bike trail projects. Register early to get the best price!

First time or just Looking for a Group (LFG)? We encourage solo riders and/or willing group leaders to gather at our "LFG" yard signs at the starting area. Hang out around the area, discuss desired ride speeds, and let cycling magic happen! While we can't guarantee a group pace that fits your needs, we are asking our awesome riders to consider letting others join you for that peloton group ride effect and fun! Please note, LFG riders will plan on leaving within 5-10mins of the set start time for each route... please be prompt.

Pre-order a Tour de Darke Jersey to wear during your tour past iconic Darke County locations such as Maid-Rite and Historic Bear’s Mill. - Check out our store link above to order! Custom Jersey pre-orders CLOSE mid-May (date TBD). There will be NO OPTION to purchase a jersey or shirt after these deadlines. Please ask if you have questions on sizing, as we may not be able to exchange.

Parking will be near the start location (requiring a short ride to the registration site), and details will be listed here or emailed closer to the event.

Food - Coffee will be available from Blue Bus Coffee beginning at 8:30 am, and throughout the "after-party," & we have an After-Tour Brunch option for those who pre-register.

To avoid online processing fee, you can mail or deliver your completed registration form:

1. At the top of this page, click "2026 Mail-in Form."

2. The form is a fillable .pdf, so you can type right into it!

3. Print your completed form and mail/deliver to the Darke County Foundation.

$20 if registered by Sept. 9 (includes shirt)

$15 age 0-14 if registered by Sept. 9 (includes shirt)

$5 age 0-14 (no shirt)

$25 after Sept. 9 (limited shirts available)

The Sunshine 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Greenville City Park supports several local non-profit organizations.

The scenic course winds through the park and over the swinging bridge.

Shorter Option Available - 1 Mile Run/Walk for those who want a shorter route (no awards)

Included with your registration:

• Quality t-shirt (Register by Sept 9 to guarantee a shirt)

• Quality door prizes

• Homemade cookies

• Variety of fruit and drinks

• Swag bag with snacks and other goodies (while supplies last)

• Age-group awards for 5K (10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+)

Proceeds benefit:

• Team AddieGirl for Cancer Association of Darke County

• DeColores Montessori School

• Edison College Foundation

• Final Bow Center for Children's Performing Arts

• Darke County Pregnancy Help Center

• LifeWise Academy - Greenville

This morning 5K will take place on the beautiful park trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Run or walk through pristine prairies, under woodland canopies, and around wetland wildlife. Pass by iconic locations at Shawnee Prairie like the Sugar Shack, Log House, and Blacksmith Shop before returning to the finish line near the Nature Center.

Race Details:

• RACE DAY: Saturday, Nov. 14th @ 9am. Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center.

• 5K Divisions: Male/Female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56+ Medals will be awarded to the top male and female of each division.

• Race Incentives: Race Shirt (if registered prior to October 14th), electronic chip timing, post-race refreshments, door prizes, All proceeds will support Darke County Parks' Raptor Ambassador program.

• Post-Race Events: Awards and post-race refreshments will occur at approximately 10:30 am.

Race Cost: Early Bird Pricing until June 26th $25.00 ($15.00 for 14 & Under). Pre-registration June 27th - October 24th $30.00 ($20.00 for 14 & Under). Late-registration October 25th - November 14th $35 ($30 for 14 & Under).

Race Hosts: Darke County Park District