5 running, walking, and wheelchair events in Oxford, Ohio

Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5k

Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 10am

Oxford, OH

Where: Leonard Howell Park - Address: 5200 Bonham Rd, Oxford, OH 45056

Benefit: Every year, the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi at Miami University puts on a 5K run/walk in memory of their brother, Michael Hayes, who passed away in 2004 from small bowel cancer whilst also suffering from Crohn's disease. All proceeds from the race go to the Michael G. Hayes Memorial Scholarship Fund created by Michael to assist students on the Miami University campus who are battling life threatening illnesses, whilst pursuing their higher education. The services provided to scholarship recipients include but are not limited to: Door-to-door transportation to class, Transport to and from medical appointments, Insulin, Motorized Wheelchairs, and Grocery Delivery.

Divisions: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-49, 50-64, 65 and older.

Registration Fee: $25

T-Shirts: Included with each registration

Timing: This race will be professionally timed by Running Time Race Services

Awards Recognition: Overall Male and Female winners and Top male and female performers in each age category will receive an award.

Pre Race activities: Raffle baskets, pre race music and activities starting at 9am

Registration: all registrations are to be done online for 2026.

Race Day Check in: 8:30 - 9:45 am at the venue

Come see what all the buzz is about and fly through a 5k or 10k route on the scenic, paved Oxford Area Trail System (O.A.T.S.), starting and finishing at Leonard Howell Park!

Packet pickup will be available from 12-5PM at the Enjoy Oxford office on Friday, April 17th AND from 7:30-8:45 AM race morning at Leonard Howell Park on Saturday, April 18th. Free parking is available for all runners and spectators. When you pick up your bib, you’ll receive your swag, including an O.A.T.S. n’ Honey water bottle and sticker! Coming soon for this year we will be adding an optional race shirt to our swag package! Check back for more information about how to add a t-shirt to your registration!

Be sure to hive five each other on your achievement when you get your medal at the finish line!

You and the O.A.T.S. n’ Honey Race – it’s meant to bee.

Grab a drink and snack from our refreshment stations at the finish line. Then, be sure to make a beeline to Oxford Memorial Park for the City of Oxford’s second annual Bee Festival! Celebrate Oxford’s history of bee keeping at our party just up the road from the start/finish line from 1PM to 8PM! There will be food trucks, beverages, vendors, and live music!

Alumni Weekend at Miami University.

Miami Alumni Weekend Toasted Roll 5K

Starts and ends at Lewis Place

310 E. High Street,

Oxford, Ohio

Run starts at 7:30 am

Part of Alumni Weekend at Miami U. - Sign up on the Alumni Site.

Take this opportunity to run on your beautiful campus and see the many changes and relive so many wonderful memories. The race will end at Lewis Place, the home of President Greg and Dr. Renate Crawford with Toasted Rolls and post-run snacks! Don't worry if you're sweaty....the back patio and lawn is a great place to stretch and cool down after the race. Each registered runner will receive a Toasted Roll Run/Walk commemorative medal at the end of the race.

Choose your distance: 5K or Mile. We will post your time.

Event will be Chip-timed by Running Time Race Services.

Go to the Miami U. Alumni Weekend Site for more information