December Dash 6.0 Mile or Kilometer Run/walk and .60 mile Kids' Dash
- Date Sun 27th December 2026
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Maumee, Ohio
- Price Free - $5.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting December Dash on Sunday, December 27, 2026! This vibrant event takes place at Side Cut Metropark, where participants can choose between a thrilling 6.0-mile or kilometer run/walk, or join in the fun with the .60-mile Kids' Dash. The day kicks off with registration at 11:00 AM, followed by the Kids' Dash at noon and the main race starting at 12:29 PM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day outdoors, everyone is welcome to participate. Kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy the .60-mile course, while adults can tackle the 6.0-mile route that begins in the parking lot and leads onto the scenic paved trail. All finishers in the Kids' Dash will receive a prize, and there are special rewards for the top women finishers in running skirts! Plus, the first 55 runners in the 6.0-mile event will take home a handmade surprise. Post-race, enjoy refreshments including water, sports drinks, bananas, and even delicious carrot cake. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration – it's the perfect way to end the year on a high
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day outdoors, everyone is welcome to participate. Kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy the .60-mile course, while adults can tackle the 6.0-mile route that begins in the parking lot and leads onto the scenic paved trail. All finishers in the Kids' Dash will receive a prize, and there are special rewards for the top women finishers in running skirts! Plus, the first 55 runners in the 6.0-mile event will take home a handmade surprise. Post-race, enjoy refreshments including water, sports drinks, bananas, and even delicious carrot cake. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration – it's the perfect way to end the year on a high
Organiser's Description
IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO CELEBRATE SOMEBODY'S BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2026! (IF YOU HAVEN'T FIGURED IT OUT YET, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN??) LET'S CELEBRATE WITH A 6.0 MILE OR KILOMETER RUN/WALK AND/OR A .60 MILE KIDS' DASH! (ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE .60 MILE DASH.)
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 11:00, KIDS' DASH STARTS AT NOON, 6.0 RACE STARTS AT 12:29.
LOCATION & RACE REGISTRATION: SIDE CUT METROPARK
COURSES:
* 0.60 Mile Course: Point to point course starting on the paved trail. Kids AND kids-at-heart are welcome to participate. (Grownups: We will not be held responsible for pulled hammies or bruised egos!)
* 6.0 Mile/Km Course: Start in the parking lot and proceed to the paved trail
AWARDS:
* All finishers 12 and under in the Kids Dash receive a prize, with the top girl and boy getting something extra super-special!
* Top Three overall women (sorry no men!) in running skirts win Second Sole Gift Certificates!
* First 55 finishers of the 5.5 miler will receive a handmade thing too wonderful to describe!
* There may or may not be some additional random prizes as well. (When it's your birthday, you get to make the rules.)
REFRESHMENTS & SHIRTS:
* Visit the December Dash Ortinau Webstore for shirts and fun stuff.
* Water, sports drink, bananas, hot chocolate, maybe some cookies, and CARROT CAKE provided after the race.
ENTRY FEES:
* 0.55 Mile Kids Dash is free for all!
* Registration fee: $5.00 (TRRC Members will receive a $5.00 discount. That's right, that makes it free for TRRC members! Oh, the perks.)
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 11:00, KIDS' DASH STARTS AT NOON, 6.0 RACE STARTS AT 12:29.
LOCATION & RACE REGISTRATION: SIDE CUT METROPARK
COURSES:
* 0.60 Mile Course: Point to point course starting on the paved trail. Kids AND kids-at-heart are welcome to participate. (Grownups: We will not be held responsible for pulled hammies or bruised egos!)
* 6.0 Mile/Km Course: Start in the parking lot and proceed to the paved trail
AWARDS:
* All finishers 12 and under in the Kids Dash receive a prize, with the top girl and boy getting something extra super-special!
* Top Three overall women (sorry no men!) in running skirts win Second Sole Gift Certificates!
* First 55 finishers of the 5.5 miler will receive a handmade thing too wonderful to describe!
* There may or may not be some additional random prizes as well. (When it's your birthday, you get to make the rules.)
REFRESHMENTS & SHIRTS:
* Visit the December Dash Ortinau Webstore for shirts and fun stuff.
* Water, sports drink, bananas, hot chocolate, maybe some cookies, and CARROT CAKE provided after the race.
ENTRY FEES:
* 0.55 Mile Kids Dash is free for all!
* Registration fee: $5.00 (TRRC Members will receive a $5.00 discount. That's right, that makes it free for TRRC members! Oh, the perks.)
Races
-
.6 Mile Kids' Dash
Sun 27th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
Free
OPENS 19 NOV -
December Dash 6.0 Miler
Sun 27th December 2026 (5:00PM EST)
$5.00
OPENS 20 NOV
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1025 W. River Rd, Maumee, 43537, OH, United States
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