ORRRC St. Patrick's Day 5k
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Dayton, Ohio
- Price $10.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting ORRRC St. Patrick's Day 5K on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dayton, Montgomery! This festive event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and promises a lively atmosphere perfect for runners and walkers alike. The 5K course is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, with well-marked paths and enthusiastic course marshals to guide you along the way.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes the thrill of racing, a chance to earn awards for the top three finishers in both menβs and womenβs categories, and a delightful treat waiting at the finish line! Parking is conveniently located at Iron Horse Park, with overflow available on nearby streets. Don't forget to register online or in-person before the race, as all current ORRRC members run for free! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, the St. Patrick's Day 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season while enjoying the local community. Get ready to lace up your shoes and join the fun!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes the thrill of racing, a chance to earn awards for the top three finishers in both menβs and womenβs categories, and a delightful treat waiting at the finish line! Parking is conveniently located at Iron Horse Park, with overflow available on nearby streets. Don't forget to register online or in-person before the race, as all current ORRRC members run for free! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, the St. Patrick's Day 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season while enjoying the local community. Get ready to lace up your shoes and join the fun!
Organiser's Description
RACE START: 9:00 a.m.
PARKING: Primary parking will be at Iron Horse Park, theres a good amount of spots. Overflow can be on the surrounding streets (Millshire, Clintshire, Heathshire). Legal street parking only, please. (no blocking driveways or roads).
COURSE INFORMATION:
Roads will be open to cars so please stay to the RIGHT and obey pedestrian traffic laws. The course will be very well marked, follow the orange cones and arrows. Hopefully course marshals will be at all major turns. Walkers are welcome, please try to finish in under an hour. Strollers are welcome but please start in the back to not obstruct runners. Ainsleys Angels will be given a 2 minute early start.
Course map attached on Runsignup page. Leave the start line heading out of the park. Turn right onto Millshire. Turn right onto Kentshire. Turn right onto Hidden Hills drive, loop counterclockwise around the small pond, Hidden Hills drive turns into Kentshire.
Turn left on Heathshire. Then right on Millshire, crossing onto the sidewalk making a left along Whipp rd. Then a left onto the bike path.
Youll pass the Aid station, then down the bike path, youll see a turn around cone. Go around the cone then back to the park. Turn right off the bike path towards the parking lot, then right again, counterclockwise around the field on the paved trail, then one last left turn along the parking lot to the finish back at the shelter house.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON COURSE FOR LEGAL REASONS. THANK YOU.
REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race. Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race. Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.
CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes. Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.
We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.
FEES:
All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)
Non-Members:
$10 for ages 15 and up
Free for ages 14 and under
Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!
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.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Women and Men overall. All finishers can look forward to a tasty treat once finished!!
RACE DIRECTOR: Adam Rowe
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!
PARKING: Primary parking will be at Iron Horse Park, theres a good amount of spots. Overflow can be on the surrounding streets (Millshire, Clintshire, Heathshire). Legal street parking only, please. (no blocking driveways or roads).
COURSE INFORMATION:
Roads will be open to cars so please stay to the RIGHT and obey pedestrian traffic laws. The course will be very well marked, follow the orange cones and arrows. Hopefully course marshals will be at all major turns. Walkers are welcome, please try to finish in under an hour. Strollers are welcome but please start in the back to not obstruct runners. Ainsleys Angels will be given a 2 minute early start.
Course map attached on Runsignup page. Leave the start line heading out of the park. Turn right onto Millshire. Turn right onto Kentshire. Turn right onto Hidden Hills drive, loop counterclockwise around the small pond, Hidden Hills drive turns into Kentshire.
Turn left on Heathshire. Then right on Millshire, crossing onto the sidewalk making a left along Whipp rd. Then a left onto the bike path.
Youll pass the Aid station, then down the bike path, youll see a turn around cone. Go around the cone then back to the park. Turn right off the bike path towards the parking lot, then right again, counterclockwise around the field on the paved trail, then one last left turn along the parking lot to the finish back at the shelter house.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON COURSE FOR LEGAL REASONS. THANK YOU.
REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race. Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race. Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.
CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes. Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.
We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.
FEES:
All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)
Non-Members:
$10 for ages 15 and up
Free for ages 14 and under
Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!
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.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Women and Men overall. All finishers can look forward to a tasty treat once finished!!
RACE DIRECTOR: Adam Rowe
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!
Races
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ORRRC St. Patrick's Day 5k - Free for ORRRC Members
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$10.00
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