10K races near Washington Court House

The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Chillicothe is a morning run starting at Yoctangee Park. Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The event begins at 8:00 AM. Pre-registration via RunSignup is required, as on-site registration will not be available. The course consists of asphalt out-and-back sections. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K covers it twice, and the half marathon completes its route four times. The race has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. Finisher medals and awards will be presented. The best costume award highlights the Halloween theme.

The MVOC Pumpkin Hunt takes participants through John Bryan State Park and Camp Birch near Yellow Springs, Ohio, with starts available between noon and 2:00 PM. This event is on the Miami Valley Orienteering Club schedule, not a typical road race, and includes a 10 km course for those seeking a longer run. The event address is 3790 State Route 370, located at the edge of John Bryan State Park. Larry Berna and Scott Lefgren are the event contacts. The Pumpkin Hunt aligns with MVOC’s tradition of local map-based races in the Dayton and Yellow Springs region.

Got Chocolate?! 5K/10K Walk, Run, or Roll starts at Xenia Station in Xenia, Ohio, with both distances using the local bike path. The event is open to runners, walkers, and participants using wheels, and the afternoon schedule starts with registration before the races begin. The race benefits Family Promise of Greene County, with proceeds helping local displaced families recover from homelessness. Finishers come back to a chocolate-focused post-race party with chocolate donuts, hot chocolate, and chocolate candy, while winners receive awards and results are posted through Speedy Feet as people finish.

The Gobbler 5K & 10K is a morning road race in Circleville, Ohio. It begins at 8:30 AM from 1230 Pontius Road. Participants select either the 3.1-mile 5K or the 6.2-mile 10K. All runners must register in advance via RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. The course is a 1.56-mile out-and-back loop. The 5K covers the loop twice, and the 10K covers it four times. Packet pickup is available from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the race. The event has a two-hour time limit. Finishers receive medals, and costumes are eligible for an award. The race also counts toward US Road Running series points.