Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Annually, the Dayton Dragons host one of the biggest timed, 5K races in the Miami Valley with over 2,000 participants. With $75 worth of swag included with your entry…you don’t want to miss out on this awesome event!

The Dragons 5K will continue offering a virtual option for those that prefer that method. What this means is that you can register for the race, then run, walk, or hike your own Dragons 5K in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or at a local park, and then simply input your time online.

You will still receive your swag bag of items including the 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat, and now four (4) tickets to a game this summer. Sign up during the Early Bird period and receive two (2) bonus stadium seats to an upcoming Dragons game!

Events

• Dragons 5K: Price: $25 - $40. Time: 8:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT. Registration Opens March 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST.
• Virtual 5K: Price: $25 - $40. Registration Opens March 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST.

When and Where

Date: July 18, 2026

Start Time: 8:00 AM EDT

In-person race option: Day Air Ballpark (Home of the Dayton Dragons) – 220 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402

Virtual race option: Anywhere, USA – it’s virtual!

Registration Info

• Adults (18 and up): $25 (Price goes up to $30 on April 13, $35 on June 1, and $40 the week of the race)
• Youth (17 and under): $20 (pricing will be adjusted based on DOB input)
• Virtual option – add $10 for shipping of race swag bag items.

Race Swag Bag Pickup

Pick up your race swag bag and race bib on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 at Day Air Ballpark (Dragons Box Office). Pickup hours are 9 AM - 5 PM on Thursday and 8 AM - 6 PM on Friday. "Day of" pickup starts at 7 AM. "Post Event" pickup for virtual participants is available starting Monday, July 20, 2026.

Prizes

Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men, women, and non-binary participants. Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in various categories. Regular Group Prizes and High School Group awards are also available. Virtual participants are not eligible for prizes.

Contact: www.daytondragons.com/dragons5k or email Jake Arthur at [email protected].