ORRRC Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race

🏞️ Race Description

Darby Creek is the largest Metro Park with more than 7,000 acres of prairies, fields and forests, and more than 20 miles of riparian forest along the Big and Little Darby Creeks. The Darby creeks are noted nationally for their tremendous diversity and abundance of both aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. More information on the park.

📅 When

Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m.

📍 Where

Battelle Darby Creek Metropark, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH 43119 (Cedar Ridge Parking Area)

📝 Pre-Registration

• Registration Method: through RunSignup. 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.
• Waiver: Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.

💰 Fees

• Members: All Current Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used)
• Non-Members: $10 for ages 15 and up: Free for ages 14 and under
• 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

We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start. Members, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

First Overall Male/Female, First Male/Female Masters (over 40), First Grand Master Male/Female (over 50), First Male/Female Senior (over 60) – Recipients of overall awards are not eligible for age group awards. Age group categories : 9 and under (non-competitive, all finishers are winners), 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up.

🚦 Directions

Directions From Columbus

From I-270 take the West Broad Street (U.S. 40) exit west. Go about 5 miles on Broad Street and turn left onto Darby Creek Drive. The Cedar Ridge parking area (race start/finish) entrance is the 2nd park entrance heading south about 3 miles from U.S. 40.

Directions From Dayton Area

Take I-70 East to the Rt. 142 (Exit 85). Go south (right at the ramp) about 1.5 miles to Broad St. (U.S. 40) and go east (left at the first light). Travel about 2 miles to Darby Creek Dr. and go south (right). The Cedar Ridge parking area (race start/finish) entrance is the 2nd park entrance heading south about 3 miles from U.S. 40.

🤝 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 click the Volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!