ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k

🎁 Event Overview

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. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift (valued around $10). At the end of the race, we will have a giant gift exchange (hence the name of the race) among all participants.

🗓️ When

WHEN: Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.

📍 Location

LOCATION: Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420.

📝 Pre-Registration

• Method: through RunSignup.
• Check-In: 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.
• Liability Waiver: must be signed by a parent or guardian (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event).

💵 Fees

There are no traditional entry fees for this race. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 to be entered in the gift exchange.

🏆 Awards

• Gift Exchange: All participants will receive a gift as part of the gift exchange.
• Winners: Overall male and overall female winners will receive a special gift in addition to the exchange gift.
• Family-Friendly: Please note: do not bring alcoholic beverages or adult gifts to this race – this is a family-friendly event and children may receive your gift during the exchange.

🛡️ Membership Information

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

• Online Registration: available until approximately 15 minutes before race start time.
• Hard Copy: registration sheets also available if needed.
• Arrival: We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

👤 Race Director

RACE DIRECTOR: Catherine Hiles

🤝 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!

Volunteers may participate in the gift exchange if they bring a gift.

🔗 Race Details

For more details, visit the official race page: ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k.