St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

HISTORY: This race is named after the town of Tadmor, Ohio that was once the central hub of transportation in Montgomery County, Ohio. Tadmor was unfortunately destroyed by the Great Flood of 1913. The course will take you almost to the location of the historical site of Tadmor, Ohio, nestled inside Taylorsville Metropark.

RACE START TIME: 8:00 AM

PARKING: Please park at Kyle Park. The location is 500 South 1st Street, Tipp City, Ohio. A map may be found here.

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) – Recipients of overall awards are not eligible for age group awards. Age group categories : 9 and under (non-competitive, all finishers are winners), 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up.

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: Heather Hawkins and Shannon Shelton Miller

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!

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!

The St John The Baptist 2-miler

Presented by St Gabriel the Archangel Family of Parishes

August 15, 2026

"finally, not just another 5k"

Where: Kyle Park, Tipp City, OH

When: 9:00am, Race Day registration begins at 8:00am

Why: Proceeds from this event will benefit our family of parishes faith formation efforts.

Course: Very flat & fast 2.0 Mile course through Kyle Park and the adjacent walking path

Awards: Special Awards to top overall Male and Female. Awards will also be given 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 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 August 4th), 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 will be provided

“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”

St John the Baptist 2 Miler Presented by:

St Gabriel the Archangel Family of Parishes

753 South Hyatt St

Tipp City, OH 45371

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