5K races near Wapakoneta

LEAF/Longenecker Harvest Festival 5K. Run or walk the loop course down the rolling hills of St Rt 606. The first 100 registered receive a free T-shirt.

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.

The SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk is a timed 5k in St. Marys, Ohio, beginning at 100 West High Street. It is open to both runners and walkers, offering finisher medals for all participants and awards for the top finishers. The course follows the St. Marys River, passing through Memorial Park and KC Geiger Park. This event is a community 5k featuring timing, awards, and a route that incorporates the river and local parks.

The Holly Jolly 5K & 10K Run is a December road race in Piqua, Ohio, offering both five-kilometer and ten-kilometer distances. The race begins at 10 a.m., with registration and check-in prior, and this marks its 23rd year. Participants start and finish at Lock 9 Park, following an out-and-back route along the Great Miami Riverway between the park and Farrington Reserve. The event is designed for a wide local field, featuring male and female age divisions from 14 and under up to 70 and over, with awards for the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age group.