4 events in Piqua, Ohio
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
14th Annual Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Event
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Event is raising money in honor of Sam Pearson for the Piqua Education Foundation (PEF) for scholarships in his name.
Sam was a soldier in the Army serving our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedoms. Born and
raised in Piqua, graduating from Piqua High, money raised stays here in Piqua and supports PHS seniors with scholarship
funds towards furthering their education. The number of scholarships has increased year over year as result of the funds raised since this event started.
5k Run/Walk begins at 8:00am
Registration: $25.00
$20 for Groups with 5 or more participants
(Registration includes event shirt if received by 5/08/2026)
Money Raised goes to benefit the Samuel F Pearson Scholarship Fund
Online registration available at www.cantstoprunningco.com or at Can’t Stop Running Co.
Packet Pick Up and final race registration available at the race on Saturday morning.
5k Course: Race will start and finish on the bike path at Lock Nine, 125 E Water St, Piqua, along the Miami River.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk
Join us for the 17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk
Location: Lock Nine Park, 125 E Water St, Piqua
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Adults $25.00 (registration fee includes t-shirt if registered prior to July 1st)
Youth under 18yrs old $10 with t-shirt
Registration fee includes t-shirt if registered prior to July 1st. Race day registration also available, t-shirt not included.
Prizes will be awarded to male and female winners in the following categories:
Age 13 and under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Prizes will also be awarded to both the male and female overall race winners and top 2 in each age group.
Again for 2026, All participants will be receiving a finisher medal!
Pre-registeration must be postmarked by July 1st. Checks payable to Progress Piqua. Mail form with entry free to: Progress Piqua, P.O. Box 1872, Piqua, OH 45356.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Wappoo Wood Products
PSC Crane & Rigging
John Bertke State Farm
Park National Bank
Alvetro Orthodontics
Palmer Bolt & Supply
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
HERO HARVEST 5K Fun Run - Rain or Shine
Saturday October 3, 2026 at 8:30 am after the Veteran Ceremony
Race: Hero Harvest is sponsored by Operation Veteran and Caregiver support. All proceeds from the race help programs offered by Operation Veteran and Caregiver support to connect, empower and transform the lives of all veterans, families, widows and active duty in all branches.
Registration: Online at https://cantstoprunningco.rsupartner.com/ - Ages 13+ $25 and 5-12 $15 runners/walkers will receive a race number, t-shirt and snack at the end of the race. You must be registered by September 20 to guarantee a t-shirt. Call Kayleen at 937-541-5079 for help with registration.
Pre-Packet Pickup: Pre-packet pick-up will be 5-7:30 pm on Friday, October 2, 2025 at 987 E Ash St Suite A03 Piqua, OH 45356
Race Day Check-in: 7:00-8:15 am, Lock 9 Park 125 E Water St Piqua, OH 45356
Course: The course runs from Lock 9 south along the Great Miami River Trail. The course will be marked and a water station located at the half-way mark.
Divisions: Male and Female ages – 9 & Under, 10-14 , 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
Awards: Top Male/Female overall and Male/Female top three (3) finishers in each age division.
The race timing is done by Can’t Stop Running Co. All results will be announced after the race at Lock 9. They will also be posted on our website https://operationveterancaregiver.org/ and cantstoprunningco.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available please contact Kayleen at 937-541-5079 or [email protected] for more information.
For More Information on Operation Veteran & Caregiver Support, please check out our website at https://operationveterancaregiver.org/