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Health Is Wealth 5k Walk/Run & 1 Mile Dash

Date:
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Location:
444 N Bend Blvd
Dayton, Ohio
45404
United States
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Links:
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

The City of Dayton invites employees and their families to join us for the Health Is Wealth 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Dash on Saturday, May 2nd at Kettering Fields. This free fitness event encourages participants of all ages and abilities to get moving, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate wellness together. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of a fun, supportive morning focused on healthy living. Bring your family, lace up your shoes, and take a positive step toward a stronger, healthier Dayton.

Everybody who registers:

  • before March 31 will be guaranteed a race T-shirt

  • between April 1-10 the race T-shirt size is not guaranteed

The first 300 finishers will receive a custom glo-medal!

This event is worth 50 wellness points toward the employee wellness program.

The Wild Banana food truck will be present at the race with delicious goodies for purchase!

Runner information:

Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, April 29 from 4-7pm at Kettering Fields, 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404

Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 2 starting at 8:30am at Kettering Fields, 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404

Race Day Parking: Available in front of the baseball fields at Kettering Fields

The Race:

  • Both races will begin and end at 9:30am at the same start/finish line

  • Course route can be found here.

  • Top 5 overall finishers will receive medals

  • Top 3 placers (regardless of gender) in each of the following age groups will receive medals

  • 12 & under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56 and up

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