Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5K
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ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5K
This event features a 5K running race held at DeWeese Park, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414. The course is a flat 3.1 mile route on paved recreation paths that loops through three parks: DeWeese Park, Triangle Park, and Island MetroPark. Parts of the route run along the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers.
Parking is available in the large gravel lot at the entrance to Triangle Park at the corner of Ridge Avenue and DeWeese Parkway. Registration is available prior to the event through RunSignup and can also be completed in person on race day; hard copy registration sheets are available at the event. Minors may be registered online by a parent or guardian or in person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.
All participants must check in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one shoe; check-in is identified by a table with a green tablecloth. Current ORRRC members run for free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up, while ages 14 and under are free. Members who do not register through RunSignup must show proof of membership on race day to receive member pricing.
Awards include top three overall male and female, age group first place awards for males and females in the listed categories (18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), and top three overall male and female Wolverines. Animals are not permitted except clearly identified service dogs; animals not allowed will be removed and will not receive timing chips or appear in results or photos. Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
