The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge (25K: Dayton Area)
Join the WOLF PACK to run five 5K mixed terrain races in one day in five Ohio Parks! This is a one of a kind 25K running challenge. There will be pavement, grass, single track, and if you have run with us before - get ready for THOSE HILLS! Fast bike paths, rolling hills, winding rivers, and time in between to let your legs think they are finished for the day, await you on this adventure with the Wolf Pack.
Location: Germantown MetroPark (Morning Glory Shelter), Germantown, OH 45327 US
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Schedule:
- 9:15-9:45AM: Packet pickup/race check-in at Germantown MetroPark
- 10:00AM: Run one starts at Germantown MetroPark
- 11:00AM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
- 11:45AM: Run two starts at Sycamore State Park
- 12:45PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
- 1:30PM: Run three starts at TBA
- 2:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
- 3:15PM: Run four starts at John Bryan State Park
- 4:15PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
- 4:30PM: Run five starts at Yellow Springs Brewery
- 5:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
Registration Includes:
- Race/Event entry to five 5Ks
- Race bib & finishers medal
- Products from our sponsors
- Choice between Ohio 5x5 Challenge T-Shirt or Long Sleeve!
Course Order:
- Germantown MetroPark Start/Finish Morning Glory Shelter (near Twin Valley Welcome Center)
- Sycamore State Park Start/Finish Equestrian Camp
- TBD Start/Finish TBA
- John Bryan State Park Start/Finish at Lower Stone Shelter
- Yellow Springs Brewery Start/Finish at Little Miami Scenic Trail
Insider Tips:
- This is a mixed terrain 25K event.
- You must finish each 5K race in under one hour.
- There is no water station along each route.
- This is a trail and mixed terrain event.