ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler

📅 Event Details

• WHEN: Saturday, September 27 @ 9 AM
• WHERE: Stillwater Prairie Reserve. (9750 SR 185, Covington, Ohio 45318)

🗺️ Directions

From Interstate 75 north & south, get off on exit 74, which is St Rt 41, in Troy. Go west, out of Troy, to Covington. 41 stops at State Route 48. Go north on SR 48 through & out of town, & SR 185 is a few miles out of town. Go west & Stillwater Prairie is a couple of miles down the road on the left. There are signs.

🚗 Parking

After entering the Park Entrance, take the first left toward the Big Bluestem Shelter. Big Bluestem Shelter can be found on the right side of this MAP.

💧 Water

• Recommendation: It is recommended that you carry it with you!
• Station: There will be an unmanned water station about two miles into each loop.
• Personal Aid: Participants have the option to set up their own personal mini-aid station along the course to grab a bottle of water, nutrition, etc.
• Identification: Make sure that you mark/identify your stuff so that it is easily recognized as yours!

🏃 Course

The course consists of 2 loops of 3.6 miles, featuring:

• Terrain: 75% dirt or mulched trails, 10% gravel, 15% meadow.
• Crossings: Multiple river crossings of the Stillwater River (about mid-calf).
• Facilities: Flush toilets are available at the start/finish.

📝 Pre-Registration

Pre-registration through RunSignup is required. Come to the green table at registration to receive your chip on race day. Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

💵 Fees

• Members: All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event).
• Non-Members: $10 for ages 15 and up: Free for ages 14 and under.
• Proof of Membership: Members must show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees: no exceptions!
• Membership Info: Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.

📋 Race Day Registration

Race Day Registration is available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time: hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

🏆 Awards

Categories include:

• Overall: First Overall Male/Female.
• Masters: First Male/Female Masters (over 40).
• Grand Master: First Grand Master Male/Female (over 50).
• Senior: First Male/Female Senior (over 60).

All participants will receive a finisher’s award upon completing the course, so make sure that you enjoy the beautiful venue and the journey on the trails!

👤 Race Director

Jim Bulach

🤝 Volunteers

Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!