The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge (25K: Dayton Area)

May 10

9:15-9:45AM: Packet pickup/race check-in at Germantown MetroPark (No Friday night packet pickup/race check-in). 

10:00AM: Race one starts at Germantown MetroPark (Morning Glory Shelter near Twin Valley Welcome Center)

11:00AM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K event in under one hour)

11:45AM: Race two starts at Sycamore State Park

12:45PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K event in under one hour)

1:30PM: Race three starts at TBA

2:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K event in under one hour)

3:15PM: Race four starts at John Bryan State Park (Lower Stone Shelter)

4:15PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K event in under one hour)

4:30PM: Race five starts at Yellow Springs Brewery (Little Miami Scenic Trail)

5:30PM: Finish line closes (You must finish each 5K event in under one hour) 

• Race/Event entry to five 5Ks (Saturday, 11/30)

• Race bib & finishers medal

• Products from our sponsors:

  • Hammer Nutrition 

  • SPORTea

• Aid station support, product discounts, Pack Pass upgrades

• Choice between Ohio 5x5 Challenge T-Shirt or Long Sleeve!

1) Germantown MetroPark

Start/Finish Morning Glory Shelter (near Twin Valley Welcome Center)

2) Sycamore State Park

Start/Finish TBA

3) TBA

Start/Finish TBA

4) John Bryan State Park

Start/Finish at Lower Stone Shelter - Course Map (loop)

5) Yellow Springs Brewery

Start/Finish at Little Miami Scenic Trail 

1. This is a mixed terrain 25K event comprised of five 5K routes in five Ohio Parks (Pavement, trail, gravel, grass, etc.)

2. You must finish each 5K race in under one hour

3. If you do not make a cutoff or choose to skip a course you will be removed from the event. You are welcome to complete the other courses and attend the after party, but all race support ends when you deviate from race regulations. 

4. The course will be marked with color coded flags, cones, and arrows. You will have to PAY ATTENTION to stay on course. Don't just follow the person in front of you!

5. There is no water station along each route. You will have aid station support at the Start/Finish line.

6. This is a trail and mixed terrain event. Be sure to include similar terrain on your training runs!

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2024 Season Point System

• 1 point for finishing an event (no time limit)
• 2 additional points for...
  • 5K under 25 minutes
  • 10K under 55 minutes
  • 1/2M under 115 minutes
  • Duathlon under 105 minutes
  • Complete more than 5 loops in a 6 Hours of Power event
  • Successfully complete an Ohio 5x5 Challenge

Congrats to the previous winners:

Chris Smith (Spring 2024)
Brian Laycock (Fall 2023)

Brian Dingess (Spring 2023)

Robert Adamson (Fall 2022)