The Ohio Parks 25K Challenge
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Event overview
The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge (Dayton Area) takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The event comprises five separate 5K races held at five different Ohio parks on the same day, for a total distance of 25K. Entry price for the listed event is $60. Registration includes entry to all five 5Ks, a race bib, a finisher medal, aid station support at start/finish areas, and product samples or discounts from sponsors.
- Five 5K races (total 25K)
Course, locations and rules
The event starts at John Bryan State Park (Lower Shelter/Picnic Area, 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH) and continues at Little Miami Scenic Trail (Yellow Springs Brewery), Carriage Hill MetroPark, Taylorsville MetroPark, and Eastwood MetroPark (4347 Springfield St, Dayton, OH). The routes are mixed terrain and may include pavement, gravel, grass, single track and trail sections. Courses will be marked with color-coded flags, cones and arrows.
Participants must finish each 5K in under one hour; missing a cutoff or skipping a course leads to removal from race support, though participants may complete other courses and attend the after party. There are no water stations along each route; aid support is available at the start/finish areas. Bib pickup and race check-in take place at John Bryan State Park on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
