2026 Dalton Aruna Run

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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Join us for the 6th Annual Dylan's Dash!

This 5K Cross Country Run/Walk is a fun way to help raise funds for Type 1 Diabetes awareness.

As part of Caskeys Campground's Annual Family Fun Day, this event will also help meet the goal of educating the community through awareness of what Type 1 Diabetes is and the challenges to those who struggle with this disease.

The day features inflatables, face painting, food trucks, snow cones, swimming, a DJ at the lake, and many other fun surprises for the community to enjoy. Plan to come and enjoy Dylan's Dash with family and friends. After the race is over, stick around for a day of Family Fun and enjoy all that Caskeys Campground has to offer!

The Caskeys are personally affected by Type 1 Diabetes as Dylan, their third son out of five, was diagnosed in April 2017. Andrea wanted to do more than just question why this happened. She wanted a purpose behind their journey and therefore, she founded Purpose Through The Pain. The mission of this organization is to spread awareness about Type 1 diabetes, offer encouragement to Type 1 diabetics and their families, and help them alleviate the costs associated with T1D. Andrea greatly looks forward to speaking with you and welcomes suggestions on making this day a huge success for the city and also for the Type 1 diabetics and families of those conquering their diagnosis!

We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to sharing the day with you!

Let's Dash!

Forget-Me-Not-Baskets Inc. presents The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run.

Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides grief support, comfort and remembrance items to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth. We have served over 80 area hospitals & obstetric offices. Forget-Me-Not Baskets uses the elephant as their logo to remind us that, just like elephants, we never forget those we've lost.

The Elephant Run is so much more, than just a race.

The Elephant Run 5K, Steve Michael's Mile, and Willow's Fun Run will be hosted at Wayne College, Orrville, OH 44667.

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Every racer will receive a finishers medal!

SHIRTS:

• Shirts are included with the 5K, Steven Michael's Mile, and the Virtual Race. Shirts are optional for the Willow's Fun Run

• If you would like to personalize your shirt sleeve with a child's name, please select personalized and your shirt size, when choosing your shirt.

• You will be prompted to add a name.

• ADDITIONAL SHIRTS You have the option to purchase additional shirts during checkout.

• SIGN You can purchase signs that will be placed along the race route.

• RACE FOR FREE We have a personal fundraising option. Raise $100 and your race registration will be REFUNDED.

• TEAMS Set up a Team Fundraiser and compete to raise the most money. The winning team will be recognized & rewarded during the awards ceremony. Virtual Race Fundraising Teams will be included.

Ott's Coffee will be available for purchase on race day!!

Race Day Instructions

Pre-Race: Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7am. Please enter Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance, as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed, and follow parking signs and volunteer directions. Packet pick-up will be at the main entrance of Wayne College under the awning. Packet Pick-up will close at 7:45am. Strollers are allowed.

During Race: The course will be well marked; please follow all signs, markings, volunteer directions. Spectators need to stay off the course, especially around the start/finish line as this will be a very busy part of the course. The parking lot will be closed from 8:45-9:15am for the safety of our runners. Willow's Fun Run will be visible for all parents and spectators from start to finish.

Post Race: Refreshments will be available for all participants. Awards will be held at approximately 9:45am. All vehicles must exit Wayne College at the Smucker Road entrance as the Crown Hill Road entrance will be closed.

Early Packet Pickup Information

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your packet before race day morning, especially if you have multiple people you will be picking up for.

We will host pick-up times TUESDAY-THURSDAY of race week at our FMN Office, 127 E. Liberty Street Suite 390 and on Friday, July 24th at Wayne College. We highly recommend that large groups/families pick up packets early. If you plan to pick up on one of these days, please complete the EARLY PACKET PICKUP FORM or click on the link on the race menu. **If you register after July 18th, you will not be able to pick up your packet until race day.

• Willow's Fun Run 8:00A

• Steven Michael's Mile 8:15A

• Elephant Run 5K 8:45A

5K Run/Walk Details:

• Awards for the top three overall male and female runners.

• Awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finisher in each age group for Males & Females.

• Age Groups: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

• Chip timed.

• T-shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/26.

• Entry Refund: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $100 and your registration fee will be refunded.

Elephant Run Wheelchair Race:

• Racers will be charged a registration fee, but if the racer needs a racing companion, please reach out to us and we will give you a complimentary companion entry. Free Companion Pass: email us: fmnbaskets@gmail.com.

• Our parking lot includes a ramp to the starting line, and we will have handicap accessible porta-pots on site.

• Awards for the top three overall finishers.

Finishers medal, Chip timed, post-race food and refreshments and a t-shirt for each participant registered by 7/08/26.

Steven Michael's Mile Details:

• Chip timed.

• Race shirt and finishers medal for each participant registered by 7/08/26.

• Awards to top three male and female overall.

• Entry Refund: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $100 and your registration fee will be refunded.

Willow's Fun Run Details:

• For racers 7 years of age and younger, only. We will host three races for age categories 2-3(and under), 4-5, and 6-7.

• Each participant will receive a swag bag and an award at the end of their race.

• Race shirts are NOT included but can be purchased during check out.

• Entry Refunded: Set up a personal fundraiser, raise $50 and your registration fee will be refunded.

Virtual Race Detail

• Our Virtual Race is back! For family and friends who are unable to make it to the race but still want to support the cause, you can still participate by signing up for our Virtual Race.

• Run/walk your race anytime and report your time to the race director by email, fmnbaskets@gmail.com.

• Race shirts, medals and bibs are included for runners registered by 7/1/26.

• Race Packets will be shipped by or before the week of July 15th.