ORRRC St. Patrick's Day 5k

Let’s hear it for the band!!

You are cordially invited to the Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters 2nd Annual Band on the Run 5k Walk/Run event that aims at promoting fitness, community engagement, school spirit, but most of all….FUN!

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Kettering Fairmont High School located at 3301 Shroyer Road. Kettering, Ohio. Feel free to march, walk, run, jog or even skip through the 5k course set up on the grounds of Kettering Fairmont High School. The race is set to begin at 10 a.m. from door 2 (near the main entrance of the high school). The cost is $40 for participants 12 & up; $30 for kids under 12. Your registration includes a BOTR participant t-shirt if registered by May 13. If you don't care for a shirt, pick the no shirt option and save $10. (On site registration will be available on day of event. Limited t-shirts will also be available for purchase).

Register by going to Speedy-feet.com.

This is a “fun”draising event created to support over 800 students participating in the bands (concert, marching, jazz, athletic, indoor percussion, symphonic & wind symphony) and color guard programs at Kettering schools in grades 6-12. Because financial support is vital, all funds raised will help with instrument & uniform maintenance & repair, music & show development, band camp, travel expenses and much more.

Become a part of a great event with an even greater cause…celebrating and assisting the talented, dedicated and hardworking band and color guard members. There will be raffle baskets, door prizes, vendors, food trucks and novelty treats available—something for everyone to enjoy!

We look forward to seeing you at the Band on the Run 5k Walk/ Run on May 31st! Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and family. It’s going to be so much fun!!

Any questions, please contact Ann Miller, KFBB VP of Fundraising at [email protected]

(Donations are graciously accepted. Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters are a 501 (c)(3) organizaon)

No pets please.

What: Kid’s Triathlon– swim, bike, and run, in that order

Packet Pickup: Up and Running 6123 Far Hills on June 27th, 2-4pm.

Times: The event will start in heats based on age. 5-6 years of age will start first at 8am but all participants should be at the event and ready to go by 8:00am.

Race day registration will be available beginning at 6:30am.

Triathlon and Distances: (1k = .6 mile)

Ages 5-6: 50-meter swim, 2k bike and .5k run

Ages 7-10: 100-meter swim, 4k bike and 1k run

Ages 11-14: 200-meter swim, 8k bike and 2k run

Entry Fee: $20 includes t-shirt, finisher’s medal, goggles and a chance to win great door prizes. Price increases to $25 after June 22. Race day registration is $30. Any additional siblings receive $5 off.

There are no refunds and there is no rain date.

Celebrate your 4th of July with this great race and tradition!

Race is hosted by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club with proceeds benefiting the City of Centerville.

High quality race shirt will be guaranteed to first 1000 paid registrants.

$35 Registration Fee through June 15, then fee increases to $40. Online registration remains open right to the start of the race.

Click HERE to view the course map!

Run will begin and end at Centerville HS Stadium 500 E. Franklin Street, Centerville, Ohio.

PACKET AND SHIRT PICK UP:

July 2 2:00 - 5:00 PM

July 3 2:00 - 5:00 PM

UP & RUNNING - 6123 Far Hills Drive (in Washington Square by Dorothy Lane Market)

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:

Online Entry - right up to start of the race!

AWARDS:

Presented at CHS Stadium @ 8:15 AM

Prizes: Top 3 Male and Female overall winners; Awards: Top 3 Finishers in each Age/Gender Division

RACE DIRECTORS:

Contact at [email protected]

PLAN ACCORDINGLY - Arrive no later than 7:00 am to avoid road closure to high school.

WHEN: Saturday, 25 July 2026 (Arrive No Later Than 8am for 8:30am Start!)

Please arrive at the race site no later than 8am to ensure you make the race start at 8:30 am.

Due to our staggered start based on age/gender, we cannot accept late registrations.

WHERE: EJ Nutter Park in Beavercreek: 865 Factory Road, Beavercreek, OH 45434 (map)

COURSE: Flat, Paved Course Along the Creekside Trail (course map)

Why The WingMan 10k?

On 21 July 2008, our nation lost six of its military heroes in a B-52 crash off the coast of Guam. One of those heroes was my best friend, Joshua Shepherd, who I called my “WingMan” and who commissioned with me just a few years earlier. At his funeral, several of his friends committed to completing the Air Force Marathon the next year in his honor, and from then forward, every year I have tried to honor his memory by both doing something positive and by running a race on the anniversary week of his passing. In 2014 I combined those ideas and became the race director for a new ORRRC race — the WingMan 10K — one that I hope will honor him and the values he taught me: be a friend to everyone, chase your goals, and never leave someone behind. I hope that you will join us and bring a friend to our race to remember a great father, brother, son, and most of all a great friend, as well as all of those who have given their lives serving our great nation! — Eddie Weaver

Race Concept

The WingMan 10K is all about meeting fellow runners and teamwork! Therefore, we have a unique race structure to encourage you to meet others and cheer them on as your team works to beat the other teams!

TEAMS – Each runner will be randomly assigned one of six teams (yellow, green, blue, orange, red, or purple) and each walker will be assigned one of two teams (black or gray), and given a wrist-band of that color. Team assignments will be randomized to make sure the numbers-per-team are approximately even.

WORRIED ABOUT NOT BEING COMPETITIVE? – That’s ok! We have non-competitive black and gray color-teams for you so that you can just take part (walking or running) in the event without the fear of “bringing a team down” (you wouldn’t do that anyway – this race is about building each other up!). We’d rather have you at our event than have you stressed! <3

STAGGERED START – Runners will start on a staggered start (colloquially called a “handicapped start”) based on their age/sex, with “Women 70+ years old” starting 32 minutes before “Men 20-34 years old” (and everyone else in between in “Waves”). This will help even out the teams and negate any benefit to having an age/sex-stacked team, allowing teams to evenly compete with each other. (Note: The chip-timing results will reflect your true race time, but you’re encouraged to bring your own watch if you want a very precise time.)

AWARDS – The first 25 runners overall, plus the first color team of runners and first color-team of walkers with their team-members into the finish will earn an award!

REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration online: through RunSignup. Minors may be registered in advance by a parent or guardian, and must have the liability waiver signed by the parent or guardian (online through RunSignup or in person on the registration sheet at the event). All pre-registered participants will pick up their timing chip at the green table on race day.

Race Day Registration: available online until 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES:

All Current Members Run for Free (fee waived automatically during RunSignup registration, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Free – Military & Veterans (w/DD-214 or military/VA ID Card)

Non-Members:

– $10 for ages 15 and up

– Free for ages 14 and under

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.

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!

VOLUNTEERS

Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at the WingMan 10K! If you would like to help, please use the "Volunteer" link on this page and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

RACE DIRECTOR

Eddie Weaver