2 running events in Loveland, Ohio

Join us for this 12th annual event! The Frogman Race is comprised of: 5 Mile Kayak, 8 Mile Bike, and a 5K Run.

All participants MUST pick up their race packets prior to the race on Saturday or Sunday. You can have a teammate or friend pickup your packet for you. Packets will not be mailed.

Pre-Race Pickup Details

• Friday August 28 (For both Saturday/Sunday events. Friday is the ONLY day for Packet pick up).

• 1st Session (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) and 2nd Session (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

• DOWNTOWN LOVELAND

• SPECIFIC LOCATION TBD

Race Day Packet Pickup

• No Race Day Packet Pickup for either the Saturday or Sunday event

Wave Assignments

When you register, you can select your wave assignment. If you enter yourself and your partner waits too long you may get bumped to another wave. To ensure you are in the same wave, enter at the same time.

You may compete as a two person team (use a tandem kayak) or individually (use a single kayak).

Please note: The minimum age for competing on a team is 10 years old and as an individual is 16 years old.

Saturday

• $185/Team

• $105/Individual

Sunday

• $175/Team

• $95/Individual

The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a staggered start. The first bus of kayakers will leave at 7:45 am sharp.

Race will begin and end with all transitions at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (Karl Brown Way). All participants will be bused to start line. Singles in kayaks will start the event, followed by team tandem kayak divisions.

Race Divisions:

Team (16+), Parent/Child Team (10+), Male (16+), Female (16+)

Event t-shirts will be available for purchase for $25 each until August 1.

Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Participants are to provide their own bicycle. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. No headphones are allowed during any portion of the race. Failure to comply with the safety rules will subject contestants to disqualification.

A photo ID is required and waiver must be signed and submitted in order to receive your race packet and bib/timing chip. This is a rain or shine event and there are NO refunds. In the event of severe weather the start may be delayed and the course may be altered for safety reasons.

Please respect your fellow participants. There will be all types of skill levels competing so please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

17th Annual Capt. Seth Mitchell HERO 5K

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 am

Loveland, OH

Run for your HEROES! on Saturday - October 3 at 10 am in downtown Loveland as we remember Capt. David Seth Mitchell, killed in action in Afghanistan 26 October, 2009.

Save the date and check back soon as we finalize the details for 2026

NOTE: For 2026, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year

Complete Information Here: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)

Official Capt. Seth Mitchell Website

Benefit:

All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation.

Course:

3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.

Run/Walk Divisions:

18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.

Chip Timing:

This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.

Awards:

Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners

We will post age-group standings in the online results.

After the Race:

Post race refreshments.

Race Results:

Results will be posted online here following the race.

Virtual Option:

If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.

Pre-Registration:

5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and refreshments, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.

Virtual Option: Kids (18 and under) $10, Adults $15. Registration includes a commemorative challenge coin.

Online-registration:

Online Registration is available through Race Day for 2025

Register by Mail:

Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, September 31, 2025

Late/Race-Day Registration:

Kids $25, Adults $30

Packet pick up and late registration:

There is no early packet pick up for this event. All pick ups will be handled on day of event.

Race-Day Check-in and /Number Pickup:

8:30 - 9::45 am

Location:

For 2025, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year.

GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309

***** NO REFUNDS*****