Local Runs/Walks - April 2013
I'm five weeks from the Flying Pig in Cincinnati, and the cold weather can really put a chill on my running schedule. Whether you're training for something big, or you're a first time racer, here are some runs you should consider.
Local Runs/Walks - April 2013
I'm five weeks from the Flying Pig in Cincinnati, and the cold weather can really put a chill on my running schedule. Whether you're training for something big, or you're a first time racer, here are some runs you should consider.
April 6
Make A Difference, Save a Life 5K sponsored by Suicide Prevention Center will take place in Dayton. 10:00am race start. Benefits the Suicide Prevention Center. VA Medical Center, Building 305. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
Project Congo 5K Takes place in Dayton. 9:00am race start. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Siebenthaler Ave. Dayton, Ohio. A lot of fun things will be going on at this event: Speakers, Dancers and Music. Please bring old cell phones to donate. For more information visit www.projectcongo.org
April 7
The Ohio River Road Runners Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Xenia. All events start and finish at Xenia YMCA. Half Marathons can be expensive, but with a registration of $25 and $50 it's a low-cost course that's also a Boston Marathon qualifier. For more, go to http://www.orrrc.org/
April 13
B Positive…It's not just a Blood Type 5K Run/Walk takes place in Kettering. 8:00am race start. Hosted by the Friends of Kettering Fairmont Softball. Benifits Melissa Fortner McLaughlin Scholarship Fund, which a senior athlete is awarded every year at Fairmont High School. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
Wood Glen Alzeheimer's Community Big Purple 5K takes place in Dayton. 9:00am race start, and run through Riverscape MetroPark. Proceeds benefit The Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
April 14
The AIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk takes place in Dayton. 9:00am race start and run through Wegerzyn Gardens. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
April 20
The Dayton Peace Accords 5K Run/Walk takes place in Dayton. Run or walk the scenic Great Miami River Trail, with a race start at 9:00am. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
April 21
The Spring Valley Academy 5K takes place in Spring Valley. 9:30am race start. 9:00am Kids 1 mile fun run starts at 9:00am. Start and finish in front of Spring Valley Academy. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
April 27
The River of Hope 5K takes place at Caesar Creek State Park. It's a harder trail run through the park's rugged trails. 9:00am 5K race start, 10:00am Mini-Derby Dash. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
The 5K Walk and Run for Autism takes place April 27. Sponsored by the Autism Society Dayton. Event begins at the Payne Recreation Center in Moraine. For more information, go to http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/.
The Bellbrook Junior ROTC 5K Challenge takes place in Bellbrook. 9:00am race start, fun run at 8:45am. Race is at the Miami Valley South Stadium in Bellbrook. For more information, go to http://www.keysports.net/events.php
April 28
The Free Your Sole 5K and 10K Run takes you through historic woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. Proceeds for this challenging, hilly course will benefit The Woodland Foundation. To register, visit http://upandrunningindayton.com.
