ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Kettering, Ohio
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the holiday spirit at the ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k on Saturday, December 13, 2025! This unique and festive event will take place at the Kettering Recreation Complex in Kettering, Ohio, starting at 10:00 a.m. Participants are invited to bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 instead of a traditional entry fee, making this a budget-friendly and cheerful way to kick off the holiday season.
Join fellow runners for a fun-filled morning that combines fitness with the joy of giving. After the race, everyone will partake in a giant gift exchange, ensuring that all participants leave with a surprise! Plus, overall male and female winners will receive special gifts to recognize their achievements. Remember, this is a family-friendly event, so please refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages or adult-themed gifts. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to connect with the community, the Gift Exchange 5k promises a day of joy, camaraderie, and holiday cheer!
Join fellow runners for a fun-filled morning that combines fitness with the joy of giving. After the race, everyone will partake in a giant gift exchange, ensuring that all participants leave with a surprise! Plus, overall male and female winners will receive special gifts to recognize their achievements. Remember, this is a family-friendly event, so please refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages or adult-themed gifts. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to connect with the community, the Gift Exchange 5k promises a day of joy, camaraderie, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
This fun low-key event is not your everyday ORRRC race. The Gift Exchange 5k is a fun way to celebrate the holidays through running. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift (valued around $10). At the end of the race, we will have a giant gift exchange (hence the name of the race) among all participants.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420.
PRE-REGISTRATION: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration to receive your chip on race day.
Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.
FEES: There are no traditional entry fees for this race. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 to be entered in the gift exchange.
AWARDS: All participants will receive a gift as part of the gift exchange. Overall male and overall female winners will receive a special gift in addition to the exchange gift. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT BRING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ADULT GIFTS TO THIS RACE THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT AND CHILDREN MAY RECEIVE YOUR GIFT DURING THE EXCHANGE.
Not an ORRRC Member? Click here [https://www.orrrc.org] to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.
Race Day Registration: available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.
RACE DIRECTOR: Catherine Hiles
VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and well be sure to find a job for you! VOLUNTEERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE GIFT EXCHANGE IF THEY BRING A GIFT.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, OH 45420.
PRE-REGISTRATION: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration to receive your chip on race day.
Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.
FEES: There are no traditional entry fees for this race. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 to be entered in the gift exchange.
AWARDS: All participants will receive a gift as part of the gift exchange. Overall male and overall female winners will receive a special gift in addition to the exchange gift. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT BRING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ADULT GIFTS TO THIS RACE THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT AND CHILDREN MAY RECEIVE YOUR GIFT DURING THE EXCHANGE.
Not an ORRRC Member? Click here [https://www.orrrc.org] to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.
Race Day Registration: available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.
RACE DIRECTOR: Catherine Hiles
VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and well be sure to find a job for you! VOLUNTEERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE GIFT EXCHANGE IF THEY BRING A GIFT.
Races
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ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k - Free for ORRRC Members
Sat 13th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 NOVThis fun low-key event is not your everyday ORRRC race. The Gift Exchange 5k is a fun way to celebrate the holidays through running. Instead of an entry fee, all participants are to bring a wrapped gift (valued around $10). At the end of the race, we will have a giant gift exchange (hence the name of the race) among all participants.
ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k
