Health Is Wealth 5K

MAY

2

2026

A free community fitness event in Dayton for city employees and their families. Choose between a 5k walk/run or a 1-mile dash at Kettering Fields. Participants can earn a shirt, a custom medal for the first 300 finishers, and wellness points.

Sat 2 May 2026

Moraine, Ohio

Registration

1 Mile

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Health Is Wealth 5k Walk/Run & 1 Mile Dash

The event takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Kettering Fields in Dayton, Ohio. It is a free fitness event organized by the City of Dayton, primarily for its employees and their families.

Two distances are offered, both starting at the same time from the same start/finish line:

A 5k Walk/Run
A 1 Mile dash

Registration opens on March 1, 2026. Participants who register by March 31 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. The first 300 finishers will receive a custom "glo-medal." The event also awards 50 wellness points for the City of Dayton's employee wellness program. Age group medals are awarded to the top three placers in categories from 12 & under to 56 and up.

Packet pickup is available on Wednesday, April 29, from 4-7 p.m. and on race day starting at 8:30 a.m., both at Kettering Fields. Parking is available in front of the baseball fields. The Wild Banana food truck will be at the event with items for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1 Mile