14 walking events in Dayton, Ohio

WHEN AND WHERE: JULY 18 at 8AM

In-person race option: Day Air Ballpark (Home of the Dayton Dragons) – 220 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402

Virtual race option: Anywhere, USA – it’s virtual!

DESCRIPTION:

Annually, the Dayton Dragons host one of the biggest timed, 5K races in the Miami Valley with over 3,000 participants. With $75 worth of swag included with your entry…you don’t want to miss out on this awesome event!

The Dragons 5K will continue offering a virtual option for those that prefer that method for 2026. What this means is that you can register for the race, then run, walk, or hike your own Dragons 5K in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or at a local park, and then simply input your time online by July 31, 2026. You will still receive your swag bag of items including the 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat, and now four (4) tickets to a game this summer (we will email all participants about tickets redemption the week after the race date of July 18, 2026). Sign up during the Early Bird period and receive two (2) bonus stadium seats to an upcoming Dragons game!

HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS (FOR VIRTUAL OPTION)

Results can be submitted now through July 31, 2026. You can submit online by logging into your RunSignUp account. Click here to Submit Results

Tips for participating in a Virtual Race: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32189876/how-to-run-virtual-race/

REGISTRATION INFO

• Adults (18 and up) - $25 (Price goes up to $30 on April 12, $35 on June 1, and $40 the week of the race

• Youth (17 and under) - $20 (pricing will be adjusted based on DOB input)

• Virtual option – add $10 for shipping of race swag bag items. Shipping will happen the week following the Dragons 5K - NOT in advance of the race. Or you can pickup in person on July 18 or the week following the race at the Dragons Box Office (10 AM - 5PM).

If you signup for this race by Sunday, July 12, 2026 we can guarantee you will receive your 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat. Otherwise, we are unable to guarantee all the items and desired t-shirt size. *T-shirt sizes are available and medals are available while supplies last

RACE SWAG BAG PICKUP

You will be able to pick up your race swag bag and race bib on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. Pick-up will start at 9AM on Thursday, July 16 until 5PM, and 8 AM on Friday, July 17, at Day Air Ballpark (located at the Dragons Box Office) and end at 6 PM. You can have another individual pick these items for you by simply providing your name and showing their ID.

Regarding “Day of” pickup, you can do this starting at 7 AM at the designated stations located near the Dragons Box Office at Day Air Ballpark.

"Post Event" pickup (for virtual participants if they don’t want to pay shipping) - You can do this starting Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Dragons Box Office from 10 AM to 5 PM.

PS – Remember the race starts @ 8 AM! There are no pre-assigned start times.

For more questions and info – please visit www.daytondragons.com/dragons5k or email Jake Arthur at [email protected].

PRIZES

All participants for the in-person race will be electronically timed. Results will be provided to the Dragons following the completion of the race and winners for the various categories below will receive notification from the Dragons via email by Monday, July 20. Participants can view their finish time and place for the Dragons 5K online. Click here to view final results.

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women. Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women:

Age Group Top Finishers

• 1st Place: $15 Team Store E-Gift Card

• 2nd Place: $10 Team Store E-Gift Card

• 3rd Place: $5 Team Store E-Gift Card

• • Under 10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, 71-75, 76-80, 80 + up

Age group award times will be determined by chip time. Overall winners are not eligible for group awards and will receive an engraved Dragons bat honoring their achievement.

Top 3 Overall - Male

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Top 3 Overall - Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Top 3 Overall - Non-Binary

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

• 2nd Place: Engraved Bat

• 3rd Place: Engraved Bat

Master's Overall (40-50) Male & Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

Grand Master's Overall (50 and up) Male & Female

• 1st Place: Engraved Bat

Regular Group Prizes (Groups of 10 or more)

• 1st Place: Luxury Suite in early 2026 season (Basic food package included, no alcohol)

• 2nd Place: Group Outing (Stadium Seats) late 2026 season or early in 2027 season

• 3rd Place: $75 Dragons Gift Card

High School Group - Race for the Plate Award (Groups of 5 or more)

*Please note that virtual participants are not eligible for prizes.

CLICK HERE FOR PRIOR YEARS RESULTS AND PICTURES

The 2026 Dragons 5K is being presented by Orthopedic Associates. As the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care, our passion is helping Dayton's families get back to doing what they love. We are proud to be the trusted orthopedic provider serving your Dayton Dragons for more than a decade. Learn more at www.OAdoctors.com

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

Dayton Physicians Foundation for Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps provide non-medical, financial assistance to patients undergoing cancer treatment in the communities we serve to allow them to focus on fighting cancer and recovery.

Cancer patients can receive assistance from the Foundation for their non-medical bills, such as overdue rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, transportation to and from treatment appointments and meals for them and their families. This financial assistance immediately impacts cancer patients and their families in the communities we serve across the Miami Valley, allowing them to focus on their recovery.

Dayton Physicians 5k for HOPE 2026 is on Saturday August 1, 2026.

Please note: The online registration deadline, to receive a shirt at the 5k is July 22, 2026. Those who register online, or in person, after this deadline, may not receive a shirt at the 5k. In-person registration will be available on the day of the event at 8:00am.

Medals will be handed out per age category at the end of the race and $100 gift card will be handed out to the overall male and female runners.

1st Place Male - $100 Gift Card

1st Place Female - $100 Gift Card

Medals for the Top Male/Female per age group (0-11, 12-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60 and up)

Visit our website for more information on Dayton Physicians Foundation for Hope. https://www.daytonphysicians.com/dayton-physicians-foundation-for-hope/

14th Annual 5K for Kelli

Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation

Saturday, August 15th at 9am.

Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the loved ones we’ve lost. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation.

The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying! Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.

Event Fees: Early Registration only $30! (through July 2nd) $35 Registration from July 3rd to Race Day (Register by July 25th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)

Awards: We will give medals, prizes and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.

Age Categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over

Event Parking and Registration: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Pre-Registration packet pick up: Friday August 14th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377

We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!

Please join your hosts Kim and Kevin Johnston at Possum Creek Metropark – 4790 Frytown Road, Dayton, OH 45417

RESERVATION REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO ATTEND 10 AND OLDER. PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP WILL BE NEEDED AT CHECK-IN.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 11:59PM on SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 to order the main course from the caterer!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Welcome: 3:00 p.m.

Poker Run: 3:30 p.m.

Run from the shelter around a shaded path thru the woods. A non-competitive run thru the park as you draw for the best poker hand. (Few Prizes awarded)

Great Food: Serving from 5:00pm-6:15pm

Kids Fun Run: 6:45pm

ENTERTAINMENT: for children of all ages! Running Sprints, Water Balloon Toss, Egg Races, Cake Walk, Pinata, and a Water Sprinkler will be set up so bring a towel!!

Call Kevin Johnston: 513-839-0146

FOOD OPTIONS PROVIDED BY CLUB

Hot Off the Grill Hamburgers

Hot Dogs

Brats

Metts

Smokes

Vegetarian Burgers (There are vegetarian chocies available!)

Beverages Provided by Club

POTLUCK FOR SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS

This year we are switching it up. The club will be providing the above grilled items. Please bring a family favorite covered dish to share with club members and family. Suggestions include picnic style foods and desserts. Please notate what dish you will be bringing when you RSVP.

PETS POLICY

No pets are allowed at ORRRC events.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, call Kevin at 513-839-0146 for updated information.

🌙 MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club

Event Director: Seth Moore

Step into the woods after dark for a fast-paced orienteering adventure at Cricket Holler Boy Scout Camp. This unique Night-O / Search & Destroy-O is designed for all experience levels—first-timers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, families, and friends.

🧭 What Is Orienteering?

Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where you use a detailed map (and optionally a compass) to find checkpoints scattered across the terrain. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—a real-world treasure hunt, after dark.

🗺️ How the Night-O / Search & Destroy-O Works

Phase 1: Night-O (6:00–7:00 PM)

Mass start at 6:00 PM

1-hour time limit

Format: Score-O (find controls in any order)

Goal: Punch as many of the 20 controls as you choose

Scoring:

Each control punched = 1 point

Phase 2: Search & Destroy-O (Starts at 7:00 PM)

Controls are collected and returned

Each control returned = 1 point

Strategy matters: speed, route choice, and teamwork can make the difference.

🌲 The Course

Navigate your way through Cricket Holler Boy Scout Camp, with reflective controls placed throughout the camp’s trails and woods. Compete as an individual or as part of a team.

🧭 What’s Provided

High-quality course maps

Reflective controls with manual punches

Loaner compasses

🌧️ Rain or Shine

Dress for the conditions and bring your sense of adventure. Run, walk, hike, navigate, and explore—whatever your style.

🌟 Come for the Challenge. Share the Experience.

Whether you’re chasing points, testing your night navigation skills, or looking for a spooky bump in the dark, this is a must-do night-life adventure.

🌕 Let the hunt begin!