ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

RACE START TIME

6:30 p.m.

WHERE

DeWeese Park, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414.

PARKING

• Location: Park in the large gravel parking lot at the entrance of Triangle Park at the corner of Ridge Ave. and DeWeese Parkway.

COURSE

• Type: This is a beautiful flat 5k (3.1 mile) course on paved recreation paths.
• Scenery: Loops through 3 scenic Dayton parks (DeWeese Park, Triangle Park, and Island MetroPark) along the banks of the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers.

REGISTRATION

• Availability: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race.
• Online: Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start.
• In-Person: Registration can also be done on-site at the race, and hard copy registration sheets are available on race day if needed.
• Minors: Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS AND COACHES

• Pre-register: Runners of all ages can preregister online using RunSignup (both ORRRC members and non-members).
• Permission Slips: Provide each student under age 18 with a Permission slip for groups of kids under 18 and have their parent or guardian sign it prior to race day.
• Registration Help: Collect and bring the signed permission slips to the race day registration table.
• Coaches: Coaches cannot sign this waiver for their athletes.

CHECK-IN

• Mandatory: All participants must check-in before the race.
• Timing Chip: Attach your assigned timing chip to one of your shoes.
• Check-in Table: Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.
• Arrival: We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES

• Current Members: All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used).
• Non-Members Fees:
  • – $10 for ages 15 and up
  • – Free for ages 14 and under
• Proof of Membership: Members, if you don’t register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!
• Membership Information: Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.

AWARDS

• Overall Awards: Top 3 overall male and female.
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards for first place male and female: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
• Wolverine Awards: Top 3 overall male and female Wolverines.

ANIMAL POLICY

• Restrictions: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event.
• Exceptions: The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified.
• Removal Policy: Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos).
• Cooperation: We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

RACE DIRECTOR

Doug Picard

VOLUNTEERS

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

RACE LINK

For more details and to register, visit the race page here.