7 events in Butler County, Ohio

Description

On a grand St. Patrick’s Day-style morning, the beloved Shamrock Shuffle 5K comes alive on West Chester Road near the West Chester MidPointe Library — open to runners, walkers, and even strollers or leashed dogs — is chip-timed or untimed, depending on how fast (or charmingly “shirley”) you shuffle and features a Leprechaun Dash for the smallest of runners . After the race, join the festivities at the lively community block party that is sure to be crackling with green spirit, family fun, food and green beer and some of the rowdiest sponsor booths around.

Race registration fees are non-refundable after February 15.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up is generously hosted by the MidPointe Library in West Chester.

We will be set up in the lobby of the main library entrance.

Location:

MidPointe Library

9363 Centre Pointe Drive

West Chester, OH 45069

Thursday 3/12 and Friday 3/13

• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Race Day 3/14

• 7:30 AM- 8:45 AM

Join us on March 21, 2026, as we hop around Liberty Township with a Bunny Hop 5k! This run/walk event will be fun for the whole family and will benefit teens traveling to the LCMS National Youth Gathering. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:30 am, but stick around for all the fun following the race. There will be activities for all ages in the Worship Center, as well as Food and an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 am.

Rise and Shine 5K Run/Walk

Date: April 4, 2026

Location: Meadow Ridge Metro Park - South Entrance

About the race:

Rise and Shine 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser is more than a race but will be an experience for runners to run with a purpose. The day before Easter was chosen specifically so that Christ can be glorified and the gospel can be shared. Rise and Shine will start and end with prayer and offer for those desiring, a biblical message on the resurrected Jesus. We will have a 200 meter dash for children 10 and under after the 5K. We would like to serve a meal that brings one’s mind to think about The Last Supper. We will supply drinks in a small boat that we will label Peter’s boat but instead of fish, it will be filled with drinks! Luke 5:1-11 Our vision goes much deeper than our building repairs, but that God has no boundaries, and we can share the word of God anywhere.

Food, drinks and music following 5K until roughly 11:00 to 2:00 (food will be ready for runners after the race - no need to wait until after awards)

There will be tables set up for information on our sponsors, church and our church ministries. We will have a large box for people to donate non-perishables to our community food pantry ministry.

Shirt cutoff: must preorder your shirt before March 23rd

Pre-Race Packet Pick up:

Fleet Feet packet pick up is scheduled for Thursday 4/2 from 3-8pm and Friday 4/3 from 3-6pm.

Address is: 7661 Voice of America Centre Dr, West Chester Township, Ohio 45069

Race Day Registration/BIB pick up: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Race Time: 10:00 am

Free Kids Fun Run: following 5K roughly (200 meter dash) 11:00am

Each child gets a ribbon, keychain and their own 200 meter sticker to wear.

5k Awards: Ceremony at 11:15 ish

1st place receives a trophy and $30 gift cert to Fleet Feet, 2nd place gets a medal and $20 gift cert. to Fleet Feet and 3rd place gets a medal and $10 gift cert. to Fleet Feet.

About Middnaz:

At Middnaz, everything we do is aimed at connecting to God, the church and our community around us and beyond. Middnaz has several ministries we love dearly that God has blessed and grown. We have children and youth ministries, Hope House, Uplift & Unwind and our newest ministry, Anchored Hope. Hope House is a ministry where volunteers from Middnaz donate, prepare, serve and share dinner with men that are facing homelessness. Anchored Hope is a ministry that exists to remind those walking through cancer that they are never alone. Our Backpacks and BBQ is an outreach where Middnaz provides free backpacks, prepares and serves a full cookout-style meal and offers a welcoming environment for the community. So not only will this fundraiser help us with our much needed building repairs, but will also help us stay open and continue to grow and nurture our God given mission to LOVE others.

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