3 walking events in Kettering, Ohio

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!!!

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).

Let’s hear it for the band!!

You are cordially invited to the Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters 2nd Annual Band on the Run 5k Walk/Run event that aims at promoting fitness, community engagement, school spirit, but most of all….FUN!

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Kettering Fairmont High School located at 3301 Shroyer Road. Kettering, Ohio. Feel free to march, walk, run, jog or even skip through the 5k course set up on the grounds of Kettering Fairmont High School. The race is set to begin at 10 a.m. from door 2 (near the main entrance of the high school). The cost is $40 for participants 12 & up; $30 for kids under 12. Your registration includes a BOTR participant t-shirt if registered by May 13. If you don't care for a shirt, pick the no shirt option and save $10. (On site registration will be available on day of event. Limited t-shirts will also be available for purchase).

Register by going to Speedy-feet.com.

This is a “fun”draising event created to support over 800 students participating in the bands (concert, marching, jazz, athletic, indoor percussion, symphonic & wind symphony) and color guard programs at Kettering schools in grades 6-12. Because financial support is vital, all funds raised will help with instrument & uniform maintenance & repair, music & show development, band camp, travel expenses and much more.

Become a part of a great event with an even greater cause…celebrating and assisting the talented, dedicated and hardworking band and color guard members. There will be raffle baskets, door prizes, vendors, food trucks and novelty treats available—something for everyone to enjoy!

We look forward to seeing you at the Band on the Run 5k Walk/ Run on May 31st! Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and family. It’s going to be so much fun!!

Any questions, please contact Ann Miller, KFBB VP of Fundraising at [email protected]

(Donations are graciously accepted. Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters are a 501 (c)(3) organizaon)

No pets please.