The Ohio Parks 25K Challenge
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Event overview
The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge (25K: Dayton Area) is scheduled for May 9, 2026 in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The event consists of five 5K mixed-terrain races held in one day, for a total distance of 25K. The listed event type is "Self Shuttle" and the published price is $60. Registration closes on May 9, 2026. Race entry includes a race bib, a finishers medal, aid station support at start/finish areas, and product items or discounts from sponsors Hammer Nutrition and SPORTea.
Course, schedule and rules
The event begins at John Bryan State Park (Lower Shelter/Picnic Area), 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH. The five-course order lists these locations: John Bryan State Park; Little Miami Scenic Trail (Yellow Springs Brewery), 305 Walnut St, Yellow Springs, OH; Carriage Hill MetroPark (start/finish TBA); Taylorsville MetroPark (start/finish TBA); and Eastwood MetroPark, 4347 Springfield St, Dayton, OH.
Courses use mixed surfaces including pavement, trail, gravel and grass, and include hills. Each 5K must be completed in under one hour; failure to meet a cutoff or skipping a course results in removal from the event while allowing completion of other courses and attendance at the after party. Courses will be marked with color-coded flags, cones and arrows. There is no water station on each route; aid station support is provided at the start/finish areas. Bib pickup and race check-in occur on race morning at John Bryan State Park; there is no Friday night pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
