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3 walking events in Kettering, Ohio

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  • Spring into Health 5k [speedy-feet.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    WHAT:

    Kettering Health and the Kettering Health Young Professionals (KHYP) invite you to the 15th Annual Spring Into Health 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Good Neighbor House. This 5K is a fundraiser...

    WHAT:

    Kettering Health and the Kettering Health Young Professionals (KHYP) invite you to the 15th Annual Spring Into Health 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Good Neighbor House. This 5K is a fundraiser supporting Good Neighbor House, a Dayton-based nonprofit that has served individuals and families for over 30 years. Their mission is to build healthier communities by meeting physical, emotional, and social needs, especially for underserved and uninsured neighbors. Funds raised help support medical, dental, vision, and mental health care, as well as food and basic needs assistance.

    Register by April 7 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

    All race finishers will be entered in a drawing for a door prize!

    PRE-PACKET PICKUP:

    Friday, April 17 from 10am - 1pm. Pickup will be outside of Kettering College.

    RACE-DAY SCHEDULE:

    Sunday, April 19, 2026

    8:00 a.m. - Race day packet pickup & race weekend entry at Kettering College (3737 Southern Ave.)

    9:00 a.m. - RACE TIME!

    10:15 a.m. - Awards

    WHERE:

    Kettering College

    3737 Southern Blvd.

    Kettering, OH, 45429.

    Please park in the large lot on east side of Southern Blvd.

    MEDALS:

    Overall male & female; male/female 1st, 2nd, 3rd by age group = under-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

    ALL FINISHERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A Door Prize DRAWING!!!

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Kettering, Ohio, 45429, United States
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  • Strides for Life 5K [speedy-feet.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    Join us as we run it back to the 80’s for Strides for Life 5K’s 10th anniversary! Strides for Life aims to strengthen support, education and recognition of organ, eye and tissue donation in west...

    Join us as we run it back to the 80’s for Strides for Life 5K’s 10th anniversary! Strides for Life aims to strengthen support, education and recognition of organ, eye and tissue donation in west central Ohio. We aim to stomp out the waiting list one stride at a time, and we honor those who gave the gift of life every step of the way.

    The event, hosted by Life Connection of Ohio, Solvita and Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio, will feature an in-person 5K run/walk, a virtual 5K run/walk and a Kids' Fun Run.

    Awards: Overall male and female plus the top 3 males/females in each category: 9 and under, 10-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 plus.

    This year’s 5K giveaways are a Port & Co. Crystal Tie-Dye T-shirt, fanny pack and finisher dog tag. There will also be a giveaway for the Kids' Fun Run.

    Packet pickup will be Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23, from 10 AM – 2 PM and 4 PM – 7 PM at Life Connection of Ohio (2800 Donation Circle, Kettering, OH 45420).

    3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

    Kettering, Ohio, 45420, United States
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