The Ohio Parks 25K Challenge
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The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge : overview
The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the Yellow Springs / Dayton area of Ohio. The event comprises five 5K mixed-terrain races held in one day across multiple park locations, for a total distance of 25K. The main event location is John Bryan State Park, 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. A self-shuttle entry option is listed at a price of $60 and registration closes on May 9, 2026. Registration includes event entry for all five 5Ks, a race bib, and a finishers medal. Sponsor products from Hammer Nutrition and SPORTea are noted as included benefits, along with aid station support and product discounts.
Course and logistics
Courses run across multiple Ohio parks and start/finish points include John Bryan State Park, the Little Miami Scenic Trail (Yellow Springs Brewery, 305 Walnut St, Yellow Springs), Carriage Hill MetroPark, Taylorsville MetroPark, and Eastwood MetroPark (4347 Springfield St, Dayton). Routes use mixed surfaces such as pavement, trail, gravel, grass, and single-track. The course will be marked with color-coded flags, cones, and arrows. There is no water station along each route; aid support will be available at start/finish areas. Participants must finish each 5K in under one hour; missing a cutoff or skipping a course results in removal from race support and official event standing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
