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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Linda J Cox parking lot, Loveland OH
5K
56–74°F · low rain risk
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58–84°F
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65–75°F
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45–63°F
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67–82°F
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57–80°F
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About this race
17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am
- Location: Loveland, OH
- Gathering Point: Linda J Cox parking lot, downtown Loveland
Run for your HEROES! on Saturday - October 3 at 10 am in downtown Loveland as we remember Capt. David Seth Mitchell, killed in action in Afghanistan 26 October, 2009.
Race Information
- Complete Information: Available here.
- Benefit: Proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation.
- Course: 3.1 mile run and walk beginning and ending at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.
- Divisions: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.
Race Features
- Chip Timing: This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags.
- Awards: Awards for the Overall Male and Female Runners.
- Post Race: Enjoy post race refreshments.
- Race Results: Results will be posted online here following the race.
Virtual Participation
- Virtual Option: Complete your own 5K at your chosen location in October.
- Time Submission: Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page.
- Support: Thank you for your support.
Registration Details
- Pre-Registration: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. Includes chip timing, refreshments, Race T-shirt, and finisher challenge coin.
- Virtual Registration: Kids $10, Adults $15. Includes a commemorative challenge coin.
- Online Registration: Available through Race Day for 2026.
- Mail-in Registrations: Must be postmarked by Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Race-Day Registration
- Fees: Kids $25, Adults $30.
- Packet Pickup: No early pickup: handled on day of event.
- Check-in: 8:30 - 9:45 am.
Location and Directions
- Assembling Point: Linda J Cox parking lot, downtown Loveland, near Loveland Canoe and Kayak.
- GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309
Important Note
NO REFUNDS
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