17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Loveland, Ohio
- Price $17.50 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the scenic town of Loveland, Clermont! This heartwarming event honors the memory of Captain David Seth Mitchell, who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan on October 26, 2009. Join us at 10 AM for a spirited 3.1-mile run or walk that begins and ends at the beautiful Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.
Participants of all ages are welcome, with divisions for everyone from kids under 18 to seasoned runners over 60. Enjoy a chip-timed race, post-race refreshments, and the chance to win awards for the overall male and female finishers. If you can't make it in person, consider joining virtually and completing your own 5K at a location of your choice throughout October. With proceeds benefiting the Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation, your participation helps honor a true hero while supporting local education. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day filled with community spirit and camaraderie!
Participants of all ages are welcome, with divisions for everyone from kids under 18 to seasoned runners over 60. Enjoy a chip-timed race, post-race refreshments, and the chance to win awards for the overall male and female finishers. If you can't make it in person, consider joining virtually and completing your own 5K at a location of your choice throughout October. With proceeds benefiting the Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation, your participation helps honor a true hero while supporting local education. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day filled with community spirit and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
17TH ANNUAL CAPT. SETH MITCHELL HERO 5K
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 10:00 AM
LOVELAND, OH
RUN FOR YOUR HEROES! ON SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3 AT 10 AM IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND AS WE REMEMBER CAPT. DAVID SETH MITCHELL, KILLED IN ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN 26 OCTOBER, 2009.
SAVE THE DATE AND CHECK BACK SOON AS WE FINALIZE THE DETAILS FOR 2026
NOTE: FOR 2026, WE WILL BE ASSEMBLING AT LINDA J COX PARKING LOT IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NEAR LOVELAND CANOE AND KAYAK. SAME AS LAST YEAR
COMPLETE INFORMATION HERE: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)
OFFICIAL CAPT. SETH MITCHELL WEBSITE [https://www.sethmitchellhero5k.org/]
BENEFIT:
All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through LOVELAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. [https://www.lovelandschools.org/Page/135]
COURSE:
3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.
RUN/WALK DIVISIONS:
18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.
CHIP TIMING:
This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.
AWARDS:
Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners
We will post age-group standings in the online results.
AFTER THE RACE:
Post race refreshments.
RACE RESULTS:
Results will be posted online here following the race.
VIRTUAL OPTION:
If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.
PRE-REGISTRATION:
5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and refreshments, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.
Virtual Option: Kids (18 and under) $10, Adults $15. Registration includes a commemorative challenge coin.
ONLINE-REGISTRATION:
Online Registration is available through Race Day for 2025
REGISTER BY MAIL:
Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, September 31, 2025
LATE/RACE-DAY REGISTRATION:
Kids $25, Adults $30
PACKET PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION:
There is no early packet pick up for this event. All pick ups will be handled on day of event.
RACE-DAY CHECK-IN AND /NUMBER PICKUP:
8:30 - 9::45 am
LOCATION:
For 2025, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year.
GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309 [https://goo.gl/maps/QJLvAYcAHN8QBJX28]
***** NO REFUNDS*****
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 10:00 AM
LOVELAND, OH
RUN FOR YOUR HEROES! ON SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3 AT 10 AM IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND AS WE REMEMBER CAPT. DAVID SETH MITCHELL, KILLED IN ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN 26 OCTOBER, 2009.
SAVE THE DATE AND CHECK BACK SOON AS WE FINALIZE THE DETAILS FOR 2026
NOTE: FOR 2026, WE WILL BE ASSEMBLING AT LINDA J COX PARKING LOT IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NEAR LOVELAND CANOE AND KAYAK. SAME AS LAST YEAR
COMPLETE INFORMATION HERE: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)
OFFICIAL CAPT. SETH MITCHELL WEBSITE [https://www.sethmitchellhero5k.org/]
BENEFIT:
All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through LOVELAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. [https://www.lovelandschools.org/Page/135]
COURSE:
3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.
RUN/WALK DIVISIONS:
18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.
CHIP TIMING:
This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.
AWARDS:
Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners
We will post age-group standings in the online results.
AFTER THE RACE:
Post race refreshments.
RACE RESULTS:
Results will be posted online here following the race.
VIRTUAL OPTION:
If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.
PRE-REGISTRATION:
5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and refreshments, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.
Virtual Option: Kids (18 and under) $10, Adults $15. Registration includes a commemorative challenge coin.
ONLINE-REGISTRATION:
Online Registration is available through Race Day for 2025
REGISTER BY MAIL:
Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, September 31, 2025
LATE/RACE-DAY REGISTRATION:
Kids $25, Adults $30
PACKET PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION:
There is no early packet pick up for this event. All pick ups will be handled on day of event.
RACE-DAY CHECK-IN AND /NUMBER PICKUP:
8:30 - 9::45 am
LOCATION:
For 2025, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year.
GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309 [https://goo.gl/maps/QJLvAYcAHN8QBJX28]
***** NO REFUNDS*****
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 31 MAR -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$17.50
OPENS 31 MARThis is a virtual event. Run or walk the 5K route of your choosing. You can post your time on our Virtual Results page. We thank you for your support -
Virtual - Carolina Beach
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS 31 MARThis event is exclusive to those participating at Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
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