Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · United States

5K races near Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

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Upcoming 5K races near Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

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Hannah Rose O'Leary 5k Run/Walk

Piqua · 45 km away

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S.C.A.R.F’s Bark, Run, Bubble Fun 5k

Sidney · 59 km away

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2026 Howland Stars and Stripes 5K

Warren · 45 km away

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Americana Festival 5k

Centerville · 15 km away

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West Milton Red, White & Run 5k

West Milton · 25 km away

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Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

Dayton · 2 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (27)

Beavercreek · 12 km away

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Festival of the Bells 5k

Hillsboro · 79 km away

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Ansonia · 63 km away

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Freedom Race 5k, 10k, 15k

Fairborn · 18 km away

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Run4Home 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

Lebanon · 36 km away

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ORRRC Englewood 5k

Dayton · 6 km away

JUL 14

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17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk

Piqua · 43 km away

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Loving Life 5K Fun Run - Presented by Elizabeth's New Life Center

Englewood · 16 km away

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Fairfield Avenue Mile

Bellevue · 79 km away

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Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k (Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge)

Covington · 42 km away

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Ralph E. Wade 5k

Springboro · 26 km away

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

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XC in the Hills 5k

Butler · 30 km away

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ORRRC Primitive Trail 5k

Springboro · 23 km away

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John Bryan Arboretum Trail Half Marathon & Challenge

Yellow Springs · 29 km away

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Breast Cancer Awareness 5K

Greenville · 54 km away

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Cincinnati · 79 km away

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Red Fox Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon

Cincinnati · 71 km away

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Brookville · 22 km away

AUG 14

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The Gauntlet Mud Run

Greenville · 54 km away

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Dayton Physicians Foundation for HOPE 5k Run/Walk

Dayton · 3 km away

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Family Health 5k

Greenville · 52 km away

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Muddy Princess - New Vienna, OH

New Vienna · 62 km away

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Muddy Princess New Vienna

Clark · 39 km away

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Leesburg Glow Run

Leesburg · 33 km away

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Cincinnatus Track Fest

Cincinnati · 78 km away

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Run to Educate 5k

Bellefontaine · 76 km away

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Cincinnati · 72 km away

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Englewood Festival 5k Classic

Englewood · 16 km away

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Night Nation Run - Cincinnati

Cincinnati · 78 km away

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Lost Creek Reserve 5k (Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge)

Troy · 31 km away

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"5K Run & Walk for a Great Cause" organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Mason · 46 km away

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Patterson Park Church 5k

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Hero Harvest is a 5k fun run in Piqua, Ohio, held in October at Lock 9 Park, following a Veteran Ceremony. The race is sponsored by Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support. Every entry fee supports its programs for veterans, military families, widows, and active duty service members from all branches. This event is for runners and walkers. Children have lower pricing. The race-day setup is straightforward: check in at Lock 9 Park, receive a race number, and finish with a snack. Participants who register early enough receive a shirt. Online registration is available through Can’t Stop Running Co.

17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk

The Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk is a 5K run/walk in Loveland, Ohio. Runners and walkers start at 10:00 am from downtown Loveland. The event offers virtual 5K options, including a Carolina Beach virtual category, allowing participation from outside Ohio. The race honors Capt. David Seth Mitchell, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Its message is: run for your heroes. Participants gather at the Linda J Cox parking lot near Loveland Canoe and Kayak, the same downtown spot used previously. This is the 17th annual edition.

The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The City Collapsed

The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The City Collapsed is a 5k road race in Fairborn, Ohio, held on a fall Saturday with a zombie-apocalypse theme. Participants start as Survivors, wearing flag football belts. The race challenges runners not just to finish the distance, but also to protect their flags from being captured, which would mark them as infected. Zombies have a distinct role: they remain within designated infected zones rather than completing the full course. Their objective is to remove flags from approaching Survivors. This event is modest in scale, anticipating 1 to 100 participants. It emphasizes costumes, imaginative zombie makeup, speed, rapid decision-making, and composure under duress.

The CCS 5K is a 5K run/walk held at the Glen Miller Park Golf Course in Richmond, Indiana. The race begins at 9:00 AM EDT from the golf course on East Main Street. This is a community race focused on supporting CCS students and staff, welcoming both runners and walkers. The route winds through the Glen Miller golf course, distinguishing it from a typical road 5K. Registration offers an early entry option that includes a shirt, with a higher price for later sign-ups that do not include a shirt. A family discount is available for households registering more than one person before the early deadline.

The Dupps Company 5k Run

The Dupps Company 5k Glow Run/Walk starts and finishes at The Dupps Company on North Cherry Street in Germantown, Ohio. This $25 5k run/walk is a local morning event held around the start of the fall and holiday seasons. The setup is straightforward: packet pickup is before the race, the route returns to the company site, and children under 5 do not need to register. After the finish, participants can find food trucks, snacks, face painting, and extra shirts for sale. Race proceeds support Robyn’s Nest, which brings dogs to the event and shares information about its adoption process.

Pumpkin Spice 5k

The Pumpkin Spice 5k is a fall run in Miamisburg, Ohio, centered on miles, snacks, and pumpkin spice. It begins at the Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center and follows the paved paths of Sycamore Trails Park, suitable for runners and walkers, not just those aiming for a fast time. Finishers receive a pumpkin spice latte, hot or iced, from Road Runner Espresso, along with baked goods from Sheetz. All ages and paces are welcome, with awards presented at the finish line and custom medals for top finishers in age and gender categories. Live standings are available on Speedy-Feet.com. Packet pickup is available the day before at Miamisburg Community Center and on race morning at the start site.

ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

The ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k is a Saturday morning trail race in Centerville, Ohio, starting at 9:00 a.m. with parking at Watts Middle School. The race follows trails within Grant Park, making it a straightforward 5k on park paths. It is presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, a nonprofit, all-volunteer running club serving the Dayton area. This is one of ORRRC’s smaller events. Members and children 14 and under participate without charge; non-members pay a modest entry fee. The format is straightforward and runner-oriented, omitting shirts and finisher medals. Participants receive chip timing from volunteer timers, refreshments, and a chance for age-group awards. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome, with awards for overall, masters, and grand masters categories for men and women.

The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The Last Escape

Bark Side of the Moon 5k Glow Run & Pet Walk

Bark Side of the Moon is an evening 5k glow run and pet walk held at Omar Young Stadium on South Street/US 27 in Fountain City, Indiana. Registration begins at 7:00 PM, the run commences at 7:30 PM, and awards are presented at 8:45 PM. Fountain City Forward and Hank's Pet Lodge are organizing the event, designed for families and pets, not solely for runners aiming for a quick finish. The eclipse theme is reflected in the name and the glow-run format. Participants who register early receive a t-shirt, medal, and glow necklace.

The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The Final Stand

Run For Your Life is a charity 5k and 10k fun run/walk held at the PNWU campus in Yakima, Washington, starting and finishing on campus. Organized by PNWU students, the race is combined with a health fair, making the morning suitable for runners, walkers, families, and local residents, not just competitive racers. Check-in is in the morning before a 9:30 start, with participants selecting either the 5k or 10k route. The event originated on PNWU’s campus in Terrace Heights and maintains a student-led, community-health focus. Funds raised support PNWU scholarships, particularly for students from rural and medically underserved areas pursuing health careers. The Community Fair features PNWU student clubs and local health organizations, offering information on topics like heart health, diabetes, smoking cessation, back pain, mental health, therapy services, substance abuse, outdoor recreation, exercise, and sexual health. Race shirts, route maps, parking details, and RunSignUp registration are provided.

Cops for a Cure

Cops for a Cure is a 5K run/walk held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, featuring a Kids Fun Run. This community charity race is open to runners and walkers, with a virtual 5K option for those wishing to support the cause from afar. The race funds support members of the Cincinnati Police Department impacted by breast cancer. Following the 5K, attendees can enjoy a post-race gathering with live music and food, fostering a community atmosphere over pure competition. The event has been held for multiple editions, and early registration guarantees a shirt.

Spooktacular Costume 5K Run & Walk

The Spooktacular 5K is a 3.1-mile night run and walk held at Campus Park, 8500 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The race begins at 6:30 PM on paved trails. Participants are encouraged to wear bright colors and lights, and many come in costume. The 5K follows a Trunk or Treat event at the same park, which takes place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and is open to the public at no charge. This arrangement positions the event as a family Halloween outing before the race: children can attend for candy and decorated trunks, and then registered runners and walkers can participate in the glow run.

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About 5K races in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Dayton Base Miles And Bike Paths

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH hosts 109 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run the MetroParks, the bike paths, and the steady early loops through Oakwood and Kettering. Oakwood brings Hills and Dales, Ridgeway Road, and Calvary cemetery hill work when Z2 needs teeth. Germantown MetroPark's Orange Trail gives trail runners the hard option. Dayton Running Club meets Thursday for social miles, Tuesday for speed at Kettering Fairmont High School, and most weekends for bike path runs. 5 Rivers Running Club starts Saturday from Oakwood High School for 6-8 hilly miles. Dayton Track Club keeps the wider training scene moving. The anchor calendar has the 2026 Air Force Marathon, Dragons 5K, Warped Wing 5k River Run, and ORRRC Possum Creek 5k Trail Race.

Locals ride the bike paths first, because Dayton has a huge dedicated system and path conditions are generally great. The Great Miami River Trail runs north and south for 93 miles, so base miles are easy to stack. The Connector runs 1 miles through Dayton, Kettering, and Oakwood, and it links the Iron Horse Trail, Great Miami River Trail, and Mad River Trail. The Connector gives a gentle climb into the south suburbs. The Connector climbs 436 m over 5 km. The Iron Horse Trail runs 9 km with 261 m of gain. Dayton Cycling Club, Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton, Team Dayton Cycling, and Colavita Ohio Cycling keep the group-ride lane open.

The best months come when the paths are clear, the MetroParks are firm, and locals can move between road, gravel, and trail without overthinking kit. Summer keeps the biking scene pretty sick, with recreational road riding strong around Centerville, Beavercreek, and most of Kettering. Runners still favor Oakwood, Kettering, Beavercreek bike paths, and shaded park miles when workouts get hot. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. Locals often run before the sun comes up between 4:15 and 6:00 AM on well-lit main-street sidewalks with a headlamp and reflective clothing. Cyclists lean harder on paved trails, commuting routes, and steady Z2 days when road rides get less simple.