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ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

Thu September 4, 2025 Dayton, OH 45414 US Directions

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ORRRC Lou Cox 5k - free for ORRRC members

$10 6:30PM EDT Registration Opens August 1, 2025 at 8:00am EDT

Welcome to a race presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club!

If you're not familiar with the Ohio River Road Runners Club, we're a 100% all-volunteer 501(c)(3) Ohio Non-Profit club dedicated to promoting running and supporting the local running community in and around Dayton, Ohio. We are one of the largest (and we think BEST) clubs in the nation.

This is one of our "small races", meaning it is free for ORRRC members, free for anyone 14 and under, and only $10 for everyone else.  If you're not a member, you'll have the option to join when you register - for only $35 per year, you get 20+ races from 1 mile to half marathon distances, on roads and trails, included!

What can you expect from an ORRRC "small race"?  A great team of volunteers, most of whom are runners, committed to providing a high-quality event with well-designed courses and support for runners and walkers of all abilities.  There won't be shirts or finisher medals, but for $10, you'll get a chip-timed finish (from our all-volunteer timers!), refreshments, maybe a small age group award depending on your finish, and a chance to challenge yourself or meet others in the Dayton running community.  We hope you'll join us and have some fun!

Place

2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH US 45414

Description

WHEN: Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

PRE-REGISTRATION: 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.  Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.

FEES:

All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Non-Members:
– $10 for ages 15 and up
– Free for ages 14 and under

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!

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: available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed.  We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

AWARDS

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

RACE DIRECTOR: Doug Picard

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!

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.orrrc.org/races/jul-sep/lou-cox-at-deweese.

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