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3 fun run events in Delaware County, Ohio

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    All 1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k participants will receive their choice of one of the following: a tutu in the color of your choice (9 colors to choose from), a super soft race t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, hooded sweatshirt or extra flower and vase. Participants will also receive a custom branded race bib, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments and everyone will receive a beautiful flower in a vase in your choice of color and shape to keep or give to your mother!

    See image for adult t-shirt, long sleeve and hoodie colors. Please note that the youth t-shirts will be purple (not heathered purple) and the youth hoodies will be heathered charcoal (dark grey) as the manufacturer does not make a youth size in heathered dusty sage.

    Race Start Times:

    The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am and at 9:15am the 1mi, 5k, 10k, & 15k races will begin.

    Kids Fun Run - 9:00am

    1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k - 9:15am

    Additional Details:

    • This run will be chip timed and it is very important that you visibly wear your bib on the front of your chest/body when crossing the start and finish line to ensure an accurate race time.

    • We do allow strollers at this event.

    • This is a dog friendly event. We will have a doggy water station setup at the finish line!

    • Anyone who wants to start the race after the main group has begun the run is more than welcome to and your time will still be accurate.

    • Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers as well as verbal instructions from course marshals.

    • The run will start rain or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent.

    Virtual Race Information:

    The race is in person however we will offer offer a virtual race as well. Everyone signing up for the virtual race will receive a race day shirt and custom bib. For additional information on both the virtual and in person races please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/mothersday

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  • 3400 Lewis Center Road, Delaware County, Ohio, 43035, United States
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    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:55 AM

    Race start times: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 7:55 AM, 5K at 8:00 AM

    Do you love Alum Creek Lake, Delaware Lake, Deer Creek Lake, Paint Creek Lake, Dillon Lake, or Tom Jenkins Lake/Burr Oak Dam? Then show us some dam love, and join us for the 5th Annual Just Another Dam Race 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run!

    The events will be held entirely in the Alum Creek State Park wooded trails and on Alum Creek Dam! It will kick off from the south section of the Alum Creek State Park Beach parking lot at 8:00 AM (the 1-mile fun run/walk will step off at 7:55 AM). Every participant on race day will receive a finisher medal. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, or anyone for some dam fun!

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  • Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    With our partners at Asics, we're happy to announce the...

    Presented by: Asics and Fleet Feet

    So what is this?

    A week-long, half-day (8am-12:00pm) summer camp focused on running for elementary to middle schoolers.

    Each day runners will engage in running workouts, health and fitness related educational sessions, and fun games! We'll have time for a snack, and even some guest speakers!

    CAMP DATES

    June 22nd - June 26th

    8am - 12:00pm

    My athlete is new to running, is this camp for them?

    Absolutely!

    Because we'll have such awesome camp counselors, we'll be able to differentiate the activities and workouts for different ability levels.

    Additionally, all of the activities we'll do will be focused on learning more about running and building up skills and knowledge. So, this can be a great introduction for those brand new to running, as well as a way to get even better for those who have been running for some time.

    Sounds great! Where is the camp?

    Camp will be at The Alum Creek Dam Lower Recreation Area

    Pick-up and drop off will be in front of the Maple Shelter House each day

    That's fun! How much does it cost?

    Camp registration is $180 for the week.

    Anything else I should know?

    With camp registration you get...

    Water bottle

    Camp t-shirt (needs to be worn every day at camp)

    Daily snack

    USATF certified coaching

    Fun running related goodies!

    Camp day schedule is listed below:

    7:30am: Drop off opens; campers may start arriving

    8:05-8:15am: Finalize AM attendance list

    8:15am-9:45am: Running Workout with the structure of a cross country workout

    9:50-10:10am: Snack/Playground time

    10:15am-11:00am: Education/Mind related activities (speakers, goal-setting, education, etc)

    11:00am-11:45am: "Fun" Physical activity (games like scavenger hunts, capture the flag, etc)

    11:45am to 12:00pm: Snack/Playground time and dismissal

    When do we get the camp gear/equipment?

    We will distribute the packets for athletes when they arrive at camp, first thing on Monday morning!

    Interested in Being a Counselor?

    We're looking for awesome high-school/college-aged runners who love working with kids!

    Click the registration link above to fill out a quick application and learn more!

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