10 events in Miami County, Ohio

Eric Flory – P.L.U.S. 5K

Sunday - April 26, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Covington, OH

Organized and Operated by P.L.U.S.

Parents Learning to Understand Students

In loving memory of our dear friend Eric Flory

• Course

o Starts and finishes at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 E. Bridge St.

o Fast and flat! Paved course through residential streets and country roads

o Time splits and water at each mile

• Registration

o $25.00 entry fee for pre-registered runners (includes T-shirt)

o Pre-registration due by April 18, 2026

o $25.00 entry fee for race-day registration (no T-shirt), which begins at 11:30 a.m.

o Register online at: http://www.cantstoprunningco.com/local-races

• Free entry for any Covington 5th and 6th Grade Students!

• Awards

o Plaques to the overall top three finishers male and female

o Special awards for top elementary (grades k-6) and secondary (grades 7-12)

boy and girl

o Medals to the top three runners in each age/sex category

• Results

o Race results will be posted at: www.cantstoprunningco.com

• Additional Information

o For more information contact Dave Larson at 937.570.0197

o Make checks payable to P.L.U.S. (no refunds - $25 charge for returned checks) and

mail to P.L.U.S. – 213 S Wenrick St, Covington, OH 45318

When: Sunday April 26th, 2026

Where: Poor Farmer’s RV Sales, Service & Campground Inc., 7211 N Lostcreek-Shelby Rd Fletcher, Ohio 45326

Time: 2:00 P.M. Start Time

Course: Out and back course starting at office of Poor Farmer’s RV and north on Lostcreek-Shelby to bike path.

Registration: Pre Race Day $50.00 (with t-shirt); $40.00 Day of Race (with no shirt); Register online at www.cantstoprunningco.com or at Poor Farmer’s RV

Packet Pick Up: Race day only.

Awards: Top male and female in various age groups.

Having been on a weeknight prior to the Festival weekend in prior years, this year the 10-mile bike time trial will take place on the Sunday morning of Festival weekend (June 7, 2026). All participants will receive a medal and will be treated to strawberry-themed post-race refreshments!

Information:

1. Advance registration is encouraged-online for $15. Race day registration $20.

2. Field limit is 120 riders

3. HELMETS REQUIRED

4. First rider starts at 8:00am. Start times will be assigned to riders as they arrive on race night.

5. No “fairings” permitted. Tri-bars and disc wheels are allowed.

6. No Drafting is allowed. Racers are racing the clock.

7. All traffic rules must be obeyed.

8. Riders will be given a number to attach to bike frame. This number must be visible throughout the event.

9. Violation of rules is grounds for disqualification.

Meet and park in front of Miami East Board of Education Building. Restrooms available at the stadium. The time trial route is a roughly 10-mile loop on country roads starting and finishing near the Miami East Board of Education Building. There is 1 stop sign on the 10-mile loop. Roads will be open to traffic. No earbuds so you can be aware of your surroundings.

Click HERE for a course map.

The Red, White, and Run 5k in West Milton will be held on July 4th! This fun and enjoyable course includes running through the woods at the Lowry Complex and finishing in the track stadium! Prizes for course records, best dressed and more!

Registrations received by June 20 will include a T-Shirt. Proceeds from the race will go to the Milton-Union Alliance, a non-profit that has a mission to raise awareness of important issues that impact the quality of Milton-Union Schools and to help create a more informed community. To learn more about the race and the Milton-Union Alliance, please go to www.miltonunionalliance.org.

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Course Records ($50 for both male and female)

Youngest / Oldest Racer

Best Spirit Male & Female

Age Group Awards - Top 3 for each group

10 and under

11-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

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