The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge (25K: Dayton Area)

Race Info

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.

Click HERE for more information on the John Bryan Trail Races.

Schedule

• May 9, 9:15-9:45AM: Bib pickup/race check-in at John Bryan State Park (No Friday night bib pickup/race check-in).
• 10:00AM: Run one starts at John Bryan State Park (Lower Stone Shelter)
• 11:00AM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
• 11:45AM: Run two starts at Little Miami Scenic Trail (Yellow Springs Brewery)
• 12:45PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
• 1:30PM: Run three starts at Carriage Hill MetroPark
• 2:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
• 3:15PM: Run four starts at Taylorsville MetroPark
• 4:15PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)
• 4:30PM: Run five starts at Eastwood MetroPark
• 5:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K in under one hour)

Registration Includes

• Race/Event entry to five 5Ks (Saturday, 5/9)
• Race bib & finishers medal
• Products from our sponsors: Hammer Nutrition SPORTea
• Aid station support, product discounts, Pack Pass upgrades

Course Order

• 1) John Bryan State Park Start/Finish Morning Glory Shelter (near Twin Valley Welcome Center)
• 2) TBA Start/Finish TBA
• 3) TBA Start/Finish TBA
• 4) TBA Start/Finish at TBA
• 5) TBA Start/Finish at TBA

Insider Tips

This is a mixed terrain 25K event comprised of five 5K routes in five Ohio Parks (Pavement, trail, gravel, grass, etc.) You must finish each 5K race in under one hour. If you do not make a cutoff or choose to skip a course you will be removed from the event. You are welcome to complete the other courses and attend the after party, but all race support ends when you deviate from race regulations. The course will be marked with color coded flags, cones, and arrows. You will have to PAY ATTENTION to stay on course. Don't just follow the person in front of you! There is no water station along each route. You will have aid station support at the Start/Finish line. This is a trail and mixed terrain event. Be sure to include similar terrain on your training runs!

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