RAPTOR 5K
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RAPTOR 5K
The RAPTOR 5K takes place at Miami Meadows Park in Milford, Ohio. The event supports a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of birds of prey in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Participants can choose between a physical race or a virtual option.
The course is located within Miami Meadows Park and features the following distances:
- 5 km
The route consists of flat paved trails winding through the park grounds. This event is professionally timed, and results are recorded for all participants. Awards are presented to the top three male and top three female finishers.
Registration includes certain event amenities based on the timing of entry. Participants receive a t-shirt and a collectible medal featuring the image of a red-tailed hawk. For those selecting the virtual option, items can be picked up at a designated center or shipped for an additional fee.
The event concludes with a celebration party that includes snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes. Attendees have the opportunity to see several avian ambassadors during the post-race gathering. Raffle items often include local pottery, artwork, and tours of the conservation center. The race proceeds as scheduled in rain or shine conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
