220 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton OH
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
📅 WHEN AND WHERE
- Date: JULY 18 at 8AM
- In-person race option: Day Air Ballpark (Home of the Dayton Dragons) – 220 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402
- Virtual race option: Anywhere, USA – it’s virtual!
🏃 DESCRIPTION
- Event: Annually, the Dayton Dragons host one of the biggest timed, 5K races in the Miami Valley with over 3,000 participants.
- Swag: $75 worth of swag included with your entry…you don’t want to miss out on this awesome event!
- Virtual option: Run, walk, or hike your own Dragons 5K and input your time online by July 31, 2026.
- Incentive: Sign up during the Early Bird period and receive two (2) bonus stadium seats to an upcoming Dragons game!
📊 HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS (FOR VIRTUAL OPTION)
- Submission Timing: Results can be submitted now through July 31, 2026.
- How to Submit: Log into your RunSignUp account. Click here to Submit Results
📝 REGISTRATION INFO
- Adults (18 and up): $25 (Price goes up to $30 on April 12, $35 on June 1, and $40 the week of the race)
- Youth (17 and under): $20 (pricing will be adjusted based on DOB input)
- Shipping: Add $10 for shipping of race swag bag items. Pickup is available July 18 or the following week.
- Guarantee: Sign up by July 5, 2026 to guarantee your 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat.
🎁 RACE SWAG BAG PICKUP
- Pickup Dates: Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17 from 9AM to 5PM.
- Day of Pickup: Starting at 7 AM at designated stations near the Dragons Box Office.
- Post Event Pickup: After July 20, 2026, at the Dragons Box Office from 10 AM to 5 PM.
🏆 PRIZES
- Overall prizes: Awarded to the top three men and women: notifications via email by July 20.
- Age Group Prizes: $15, $10, and $5 Team Store E-Gift Cards for the top three finishers.
- Top Finishers: Engraved bats for top three overall male, female, and non-binary participants.
- Group Prizes: Awards for groups of 10 or more, including a luxury suite for 1st place.
❓ FOR MORE INFO
- Website: For more questions and info, please visit www.daytondragons.com/dragons5k
- Email: Direct inquiries to Jake Arthur at jake.arthur@daytondragons.com.
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CLICK HERE🏥 SPONSORED BY
The 2026 Dragons 5K is being presented by Orthopedic Associates. As the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care, our passion is helping Dayton's families get back to doing what they love. Learn more at www.OAdoctors.com
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