Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5K
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ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k
The event takes place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Dayton, OH at DeWeese Park, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, 45414. It is a 5k road/trail event presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club. The course is flat and follows paved recreation paths, looping through DeWeese Park, Triangle Park, and Island MetroPark along the banks of the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers. Parking is available in the large gravel lot at the entrance to Triangle Park at Ridge Ave. and DeWeese Parkway.
Registration, fees, and awards
Pre-registration is handled through RunSignup. On race day, participants pick up their timing chip at the green registration table. Minors may be pre-registered by a parent or guardian; a liability waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian either online or on the event registration sheet. Current ORRRC members run for free when their membership profile is used or proof of membership is shown. Non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up; ages 14 and under are free. Race day registration is available online until shortly before the race and hard copy registration sheets are also available.
The event uses chip timing and provides refreshments. There will be no shirts or finisher medals. Awards include top 3 overall male and female, first-place male and female in age groups (18 and under; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+), and top 3 overall male and female Wolverines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.