Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K

Camp Hook Trail Runs is an authentic weekend of 4-hour events presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and offers runners the opportunity to participate in 4-Hour Solo and 4-Hour Team Relay events.

The historic former scout camp, Camp Hook, sits at the southern end of Twin Creek MetroPark. Both races will be on the scenic purple trail and use of single track around Lake George. Spring growth delivers spectacular views along with blooming Redbud trees.

DATE & TIME

SOLO RACE: Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

RELAY RACE: Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

LOCATION

Twin Creek MetroPark

Event Area: Camp Hook located @ Southern Point of Park

8539 Morningstar Rd, Franklin, OH 45005

Look for Access Road on West Side of Morningstar marked with Lake George & Camp

Hook Signage. Pass Lake George and head up hill to event parking.

COURSE

• LENGTH: A 1.85 mile(ish) loop!

• RELAY CONCEPT: One team member on the loop (it's a team event), with teammates alternating loops!

• COMPOSITION: 5% Grass / 95% Trails with Roots

• ELEVATION: Moderate Elevation

• OBSTACLES: 1 Dry Creek Bed Crossing (Weather Dependent)

RELAY

• This will be a 2-or-3 Person Team Event. No Individual Participants (find a running buddy, form a team)

• Event will be capped at 90 runners due to occupancy limitations. Wait list will be generated if demand exceeds our allowed number of runners.

• Please create your team and look for Run Sign Up announcements on ORRRC website and our social media platforms.

SOLO

• This will be an individual race to challenge yourself for 4 hours of fun! Use this day to achieve that 4HR PR or solid training run for upcoming Ultra races.

• Event will be capped at 60 runners. Wait list will be generated if demand exceeds our allowed number of runners.

COST

$25.00 PER PARTICIPANT (each race)

TIME LIMIT

Races will have a 4-hour running clock.

PACERS

Not allowed due to Five Rivers MetroParks occupancy limitations.

SOLO SCHEDULE

• 1:00 pm Gate is Open

• 1:00 - 1:45 - Solo Runner Check-In

• 1:55 - Race Announcements

• 2:00 - 6:00 Race Time

• 6:15 Solo Awards Presentation

RELAY SCHEDULE

• 8:00 am Gate is Open

• 8:00 - 8:45 Team Check In

• 8:55 – Race Announcements

• 9:00 – Relay Start with (1) Runner from Each Team

• 1:00 – Awesome Day of Team Racing Ends

• 1:15 – Team Awards

AWARDS

• Finisher awards for all participants.

SOLO: Top 5 Male & Female (most loops completed) - Receive placing award.

RELAY: The top three teams of categories below will be recognized upon completion of race and receive placing award. Placing based upon team cumulative loop total.

(3) Categories

• All Female

• All Male

• Co-Ed

Special Relay Awards

• Best Team Costumes

• Best Decorated Team Camp

Special Award for competing both Races

START/FINISH AREA

The start/finish area will be within the Parade Field (large open meadow). Due to the length of race and waiting your turn to run a leg, feel free to bring camping/lawn chairs and limit (1) 10'x10' or smaller pop up canopy per team. We will create an organized camp within this area.

AID STATION

There will be (1) Aid Station located at the start/finish area. Traditional Ultra Race style snack/food, water, & drinks will be provided (free to all teams & volunteers).

CAMPING

Camp Hook contains (3) primitive camping areas: Tecumseh, Geronimo, & Little Turtle. All campsites are reserved for Saturday, April 12th. We have you covered if anyone desires to pitch a tent, have a campfire, and sleep beneath the stars. Firewood will be provided per Five Rivers MetroParks. Please email the Race Director if you choose to camp.

Fun Saturday Night Events for the Camping Crew

• Poker Run @ 7:30 PM - Prizes for the best two hands.

• S'more Ingredients provided.

Other great amenities: Grill Grate on Swivel @ Fire Pits, Picnic Tables, & Outhouse within each Campsite. No Electric or Water

RESTROOM

Participants will have access to (1) permanent outhouse within parking lot and there are (3) additional permanent outhouses located within the (3) adjacent campsites.

VOLUNTEER

Check back on here or on Run Sign Up for link to sign up to Volunteer!

RACE DIRECTOR

Micah Lipps

Proceeds benefit Hospice Care of Middletown.

LOCATION: Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown. Participant parking across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School and Barnitz Stadium.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Flat course on paved trails through beautiful historic cemetery and arboretum. Chip timed 5K for runners and race walkers (Competitive walkers must walk ONLY). Shorter course loops available for recreational walkers (without chip timing).

Dogs are not permitted in the cemetery.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration $15.00 (by April 19th for shirt) Race Day registration $20.00.

No registration fee for children 5 and under. Check-in and race day registration begins at 7:30 AM.

Please contact Ruth Lolli at 513-424-2273 for information on Corporate and Civic Group discounts. Online registration ends at 12pm on May 8th!

T-SHIRT PRICES: $12.00 for cotton or performance t-shirt. Race Day registration t-shirts will be available while supplies last.

Cutoff Date: T-shirt and memorial sign cutoff date is April 19th.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP:

Friday, May 8th from 10a-4p and Saturday, May 9th from 9a-12noon. Hospice Care Office: 4418 Lewis St B, Middletown, OH 45044

AWARDS:

RUNNERS: Overall male/female and top 3 M/F in each age group; 12 and under, 13-19, then 5 yr. intervals through 75-79, then 80+

WALKERS: Top 3 male and female and top M/F in each age group; under 29, 30-49, 50-69, 70-79, 80+

Competitive Walkers must walk ONLY! If you are seen running at any point along the course you will be moved to the runner's competition.

POST-RACE: Snacks, drinks and lots of door prizes (must be pre-registered and present to win). Results will be posted here on the race website and brunningendurance.com

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenny Fink 513-424-2273 or 513-594-5650 (on race day)

Steel City 12 Hour

Date: August 1st-2nd 2026

Time: 6pm-6am

Location: Smith Park (500 Tytus Avenue Middletown Ohio)

Price: $60

Awards: half marathon (ruck only), marathon, 50k, 50 miles (Run/Ruck)

Shirts: $25 (must purchase before July 10th)

Age: 16+ (under 18 must have guardian present)

RACE DESCRIPTION:

The Steel City 12 Hour Run/Ruck is not only an event celebrating the uprising of Middletown with the creation of George Verity's American Rolling Mill Company, it's a celebration of individuals and pushing the limits we set for ourselves!

Come join us Saturday, August 1st at 6pm. The race will run until the following morning at 6am. This is a great training opportunity to run through the night for any upcoming races you may have. Or just come to run a marathon, half marathon, 10k, a couple miles, etc.

Price Increase 30 days out! Sign up today!

THE COURSE:

This is a 1.52 mile looped course that follows a paved path around Smith Park in Middletown, OH. The course is very flat and parallels Middletown Regional Airport. The goal is to run as many loops as possible in 12 hours. If you run all 12 hours, we will give you a marker on your last loop you can drop at 12 hours and we will measure the added on distance. This race will be chipped timed by Brunning Endurance Company (brunningendurance.com). There is one aid station at the start/finish line area that will be fully stocked with water, infinite, vegetable soup, bacon at midnight, coffee at 3am and donuts at 5am. You may bring a canopy and personal aid to the race to set up along the course.

OUR GOAL:

Many of you may know that Steel City was started as a free race with the suggested donation of new clothing for our local homeless shelter or a monetary donation for Art Central Foundation. We are now charging 60 dollars per participant to help cover costs associated with the race. Our goal is to cover essential race costs and donate the proceeds to Art Central Foundation (ACF). When you buy a race t-shirt, 100% of that money will go to ACF. The students compete in a competition to create the design for the race shirts each year. You can check out some of the previous t-shirt designs by scrolling through our race photos.

We believe in the mission of ACF, as they are a downtown Middletown nonprofit that provides local residents and students opportunities to grow in the visual arts. The money that we donate will help provide free visual art classes, workshops, field trips to local art museums, materials, and much more to local students pursuing visual arts. Check out ACF on their website: https://artcentralfoundation.org/index.php

RUCK:

If you are rucking in this event you will need to carry a minimum of 25lbs. We will weigh your pack at the beginning and end of the race. Find the scale at the registration booth. Backpack style ruck must be used to win an award. No vests.

AWARDS:

Unique finisher awards, hand crafted by students of Art Central Foundation, will be handed out for any and all who complete a marathon, 50k, 50 miler and 100k running or rucking, during the 12 hour time span. We will give awards to the top place male and female runners and ruckers as well.

Sign up for this unique event today!

See you there!

Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!

This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! Treats, exercise, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect a cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest!

We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Gravel Road Brewing again as our starting/ending location! Utilizing the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks!

Ample free parking can be found nearby, the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street! Behind the SORG Opera House.

Pricing:

Early registration will be $25 a runner, through Sept. 30.

Registration from Oct. 1 through Oct. 23 will be $30 a runner.

Race day registration (Oct. 24) will be $35 a runner.

Important Times:

9:00 AM - race day registration

10:00 AM - race begins

Awards:

-1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place for pups under 50lbs

-1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for pups over 50lbs

Shirts:

-$15 per shirt

-Deadline to preorder a shirt is October 1st

Parking:

63 S Main Street Middletown Ohio

Located behind the SORG opera house theatre, in the public parking lot.

Costume Contest:

-Best dog costume

-Best human costume

-Best matching dog and owner costume

*You do not need to run with a dog to sign up. Only to win an award.