Events in Middletown, Ohio | 2026-2027

Book Around Middletown 2026 [k01575.site.kiwanis.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Middletown Kiwanis Club 8th Annual Book Around Middletown to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Prior to leaving Middletown Area Family YMCA, each four-person team will decorate a grocery...

Middletown Kiwanis Club 8th Annual Book Around Middletown to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Prior to leaving Middletown Area Family YMCA, each four-person team will decorate a grocery cart with a theme they choose based on a children’s book. Teams must supply their own decorations. Teams will roll their cart through downtown Middletown shops, bars, and restaurants, completing as many games as possible in 2 hours.

All team members must be 18 or older. Cost is $100 per team, plus processing fee. Proceeds benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Middletown, Ohio, 45042, United States
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Middletonian 5k [runsignup.com]
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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8th Annual Middletonian 5k

THIS YEAR WE RUN ON THE RUNWAY!

March 22nd Join Brunning Endurance for a 5k run and walk that celebrates Middletown Ohio’s rich history, supports the Middletown Regional...

8th Annual Middletonian 5k

THIS YEAR WE RUN ON THE RUNWAY!

March 22nd Join Brunning Endurance for a 5k run and walk that celebrates Middletown Ohio’s rich history, supports the Middletown Regional Airport, and revitalization of the historic Downtown!

The race will begin and end at the Butler County Warbirds Military History Museum! Located at Middletown Regional Airport! The museum hangar will house our packet pickup and race day registration. It will also be open early for runners to view after the run. Anyone who donates to the museum through this race will be entered into a drawing for a free airplane ride!

Butler County Warbirds' mission is to educate and entertain individuals, of all ages, on the historical importance of aviation while America was at war. We celebrate our heroes through the preservation of their aircrafts and memorabilia as we share their stories. Learn more at: http://www.bcwarbirds.com

A percentage of your registration fee will go to Downtown Middletown, Inc. A non profit, community led organization that is dedicated to revitalizing Middletown’s beautiful downtown. Downtown Middletown Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works to revitalize Historic Downtown Middletown and make it a beautiful, vibrant place for its citizens and visitors to socialize, exercise, enjoy the arts, shop, drink and dine. Learn more at: downtownmiddletown.org

In addition, a percentage of your registration fee will also go to the Middletown Regional Airport.

Every runner will receive a unique finisher award and enter into fun door prizes at the after party!

-Top 3 overall male and female finisher awards

-Top overall male and female finishers age groups awards (-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

We are offering a veterans discount of 10% if you use the code VETERAN10 at check out.

Shirts are $10 and you must sign up by March 7th to pre-order yours!

Times:

-8am Pre-race packet pick up

-9am race begins

-11am post race party inside the museum! and door prizes!

**Parking:

Due to construction inside the airport we will need participants to drive past the museum and down Wedekind Dr a little further to the second entrance gate. Once in the gate turn right and follow the access road to park in the grass by the first blue hangar. See map below. There will be volunteers to help if you get confused.

Handicap parking and volunteer parking only at the warbirds museum.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
2351 Wedekind Dr, Middletown, Ohio, 45042, United States
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Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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April 18, 2026.

Kara's Mutt Strutt 5k Run/Walk

A race to honor Kara Goheen, A true champion of all four legged friends. Proceeds from this event will go to the Kara Goheen's Friends and Furballs...

April 18, 2026.

Kara's Mutt Strutt 5k Run/Walk

A race to honor Kara Goheen, A true champion of all four legged friends. Proceeds from this event will go to the Kara Goheen's Friends and Furballs Fund, that will be used to keep her Dog Days Downtown Festival going, along with other "pet" projects that benefit Middletown animals.

This race has gone to the dogs!

All awards will be reserved for our four legged friends. First through Third place winners in two weight divisions, under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. All four legged participants will receive an official participation award!

We will be starting and ending at the Windamere event Center! Restrooms will be located inside the Windamere, where we will have the after party!

Official race shirts will be for the humans. $10.00 per shirt. Must sign up by April 3rd.

All dogs must be on a leash, must be friendly with other dogs, vaccinated, and not in heat. Leash must not exceed 6ft.

There will be an after paw-ty at the Windamere (2 S Main Street Middletown, Ohio)!

We want to give a shout out to our Amazing Sponsors and vendors who help make 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K Paw-tastic!🐾🧡

Shirt Sponsor- Michael Stafford👕

Insurance sponsor- Downtown Middletown Inc.

Pricing:

-Early Bird: $20 Jan 1st-Jan 31st

-Regular: $25 Feb 1st-April 18th

Dates:

-April 3rd shirt deadline

-April 18th race day

Location:

-The Windamere

2 S Main Street Middletown, Ohio

Time:

-9:00AM Race day packet pick-up

-10AM Race begins

1.5 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Middletown, Ohio, 45044, United States
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16th Annual Mother's Day 5k [runsignup.com]
Sun, May 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Proceeds benefit Hospice Care of Middletown.

LOCATION: Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown. Participant parking across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School and...

Proceeds benefit Hospice Care of Middletown.

LOCATION: Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown. Participant parking across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School and Barnitz Stadium.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Flat course on paved trails through beautiful historic cemetery and arboretum. Chip timed 5K for runners and race walkers (Competitive walkers must walk ONLY). Shorter course loops available for recreational walkers (without chip timing).

Dogs are not permitted in the cemetery.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration $15.00 (by April 19th for shirt) Race Day registration $20.00.

No registration fee for children 5 and under. Check-in and race day registration begins at 7:30 AM.

Please contact Ruth Lolli at 513-424-2273 for information on Corporate and Civic Group discounts. Online registration ends at 12pm on May 8th!

T-SHIRT PRICES: $12.00 for cotton or performance t-shirt. Race Day registration t-shirts will be available while supplies last.

Cutoff Date: T-shirt and memorial sign cutoff date is April 19th.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP:

Friday, May 8th from 10a-4p and Saturday, May 9th from 9a-12noon. Hospice Care Office: 4418 Lewis St B, Middletown, OH 45044

AWARDS:

RUNNERS: Overall male/female and top 3 M/F in each age group; 12 and under, 13-19, then 5 yr. intervals through 75-79, then 80+

WALKERS: Top 3 male and female and top M/F in each age group; under 29, 30-49, 50-69, 70-79, 80+

Competitive Walkers must walk ONLY! If you are seen running at any point along the course you will be moved to the runner's competition.

POST-RACE: Snacks, drinks and lots of door prizes (must be pre-registered and present to win). Results will be posted here on the race website and brunningendurance.com

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenny Fink 513-424-2273 or 513-594-5650 (on race day)

1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
Middletown, Ohio, 45042, United States
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Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Steel City 12 Hour

Date: August 1st-2nd 2026

Time: 6pm-6am

Location: Smith Park (500 Tytus Avenue Middletown Ohio)

Price: $60

Awards: half marathon (ruck only), marathon, 50k, 50 miles (Run/Ruck)...

Steel City 12 Hour

Date: August 1st-2nd 2026

Time: 6pm-6am

Location: Smith Park (500 Tytus Avenue Middletown Ohio)

Price: $60

Awards: half marathon (ruck only), marathon, 50k, 50 miles (Run/Ruck)

Shirts: $25 (must purchase before July 10th)

Age: 16+ (under 18 must have guardian present)

RACE DESCRIPTION:

The Steel City 12 Hour Run/Ruck is not only an event celebrating the uprising of Middletown with the creation of George Verity's American Rolling Mill Company, it's a celebration of individuals and pushing the limits we set for ourselves!

Come join us Saturday, August 1st at 6pm. The race will run until the following morning at 6am. This is a great training opportunity to run through the night for any upcoming races you may have. Or just come to run a marathon, half marathon, 10k, a couple miles, etc.

Price Increase 30 days out! Sign up today!

THE COURSE:

This is a 1.52 mile looped course that follows a paved path around Smith Park in Middletown, OH. The course is very flat and parallels Middletown Regional Airport. The goal is to run as many loops as possible in 12 hours. If you run all 12 hours, we will give you a marker on your last loop you can drop at 12 hours and we will measure the added on distance. This race will be chipped timed by Brunning Endurance Company (brunningendurance.com). There is one aid station at the start/finish line area that will be fully stocked with water, infinite, vegetable soup, bacon at midnight, coffee at 3am and donuts at 5am. You may bring a canopy and personal aid to the race to set up along the course.

OUR GOAL:

Many of you may know that Steel City was started as a free race with the suggested donation of new clothing for our local homeless shelter or a monetary donation for Art Central Foundation. We are now charging 60 dollars per participant to help cover costs associated with the race. Our goal is to cover essential race costs and donate the proceeds to Art Central Foundation (ACF). When you buy a race t-shirt, 100% of that money will go to ACF. The students compete in a competition to create the design for the race shirts each year. You can check out some of the previous t-shirt designs by scrolling through our race photos.

We believe in the mission of ACF, as they are a downtown Middletown nonprofit that provides local residents and students opportunities to grow in the visual arts. The money that we donate will help provide free visual art classes, workshops, field trips to local art museums, materials, and much more to local students pursuing visual arts. Check out ACF on their website: https://artcentralfoundation.org/index.php

RUCK:

If you are rucking in this event you will need to carry a minimum of 25lbs. We will weigh your pack at the beginning and end of the race. Find the scale at the registration booth. Backpack style ruck must be used to win an award. No vests.

AWARDS:

Unique finisher awards, hand crafted by students of Art Central Foundation, will be handed out for any and all who complete a marathon, 50k, 50 miler and 100k running or rucking, during the 12 hour time span. We will give awards to the top place male and female runners and ruckers as well.

Sign up for this unique event today!

See you there!

1.52 Miles Run
500 Tytus Avenue, Middletown, Ohio, 45042, United States
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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!

This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at...

Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!

This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! Treats, exercise, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect a cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest!

We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Gravel Road Brewing again as our starting/ending location! Utilizing the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks!

Ample free parking can be found nearby, the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street! Behind the SORG Opera House.

Pricing:

Early registration will be $25 a runner, through Sept. 30.

Registration from Oct. 1 through Oct. 23 will be $30 a runner.

Race day registration (Oct. 24) will be $35 a runner.

Important Times:

9:00 AM - race day registration

10:00 AM - race begins

Awards:

-1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place for pups under 50lbs

-1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for pups over 50lbs

Shirts:

-$15 per shirt

-Deadline to preorder a shirt is October 1st

Parking:

63 S Main Street Middletown Ohio

Located behind the SORG opera house theatre, in the public parking lot.

Costume Contest:

-Best dog costume

-Best human costume

-Best matching dog and owner costume

*You do not need to run with a dog to sign up. Only to win an award.

3.1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Walk
Middletown, Ohio, 45044, United States
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