ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k

Event Overview

• Event Type: This fun low-key event is not your everyday ORRRC race. The Gift Exchange 5k is a fun way to celebrate the holidays through running.
• Entry Requirements: Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift (valued around $10).
• Gift Exchange: At the end of the race, we will have a giant gift exchange (hence the name of the race) among all participants.
• Date: 2026-12-12

Race Details

• Race Start: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420.
• Pre-Registration: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration to receive your chip on race day.
• Minors Policy: 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 and Awards

• Entry Fee: There are no traditional entry fees for this race: bring a wrapped gift valued around $10.
• Awards: All participants will receive a gift as part of the gift exchange.
• Overall Winners: Overall male and female winners will receive a special gift in addition to the exchange gift.
• Family-Friendly Notice: Please note: do not bring alcoholic beverages or adult gifts to this race – this is a family-friendly event.

Membership and Registration

• ORRRC Membership: Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member.
• Race Day Registration: Available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time: hard copy registration sheets also available.
• Arrival Recommendation: We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up.
• Race Director: Catherine Hiles.

Volunteering

• Get Involved: Meet some new friends and have a great time volunteering at this event.
• Sign Up: If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab.
• Volunteer Perk: Volunteers may participate in the gift exchange if they bring a gift.

More Information

• Race URL: For more details and to register, visit the official race page.