Celebrate National Running Day with us at the Ohio Games! Everyone is welcome to walk or run in this festival of fitness; we welcome all ages and abilities, especially beginners! This event is about the joy of running, and so after the race, we are going to party with a meal from City BBQ, drinks, music, a photobooth, and lots of fun. You can also show off your lifestyle event tee and finisher medal. This race is part of the Ohio Games weekend. The Ohio Games joins 33 other states in hosting an Olympic style Summer State Games event. State Games provide an opportunity for athletes of all ages, within the state, to compete in various sporting events and earn gold, silver and bronze in their respective age categories. You do not need to compete in the games to race with us and share your love of running.
NOTE: All 2021 Races will comply with all Federal, State, and Local COVID-19 Protocols. We will be required to follow these guidelines to host our races and ensure the safety of all athletes, volunteers and staff. Please refer to the athlete guides for each of these races to learn more.
We continue to consult with local, state, and national agencies on how best to return to safe and fun in-person racing in 2021. We believe that in-person racing will be a reality in 2021 for most of our events, though some may still need to be virtual. We are working with these agencies to get races cleared and permitted as quickly as we can, though some venues still are not able to give us the final go-ahead until the COVID-19 cases decrease in that area. Stay tuned to social media, this website, and your email for updates. If you would like to be added to the email list please complete our contact form and we will get you in the database. Please mark your calendars for all our 2021 race dates, and when we get our permits approved for each race, we will open registration. Races will be considered tentative until we open registration. We want to be sure we can race before we take any registrations. Thank you for your continued support, and we look seeing you on course and in-person soon.
The MetroParks, where our races are hosted, have indicated that they will not issue any permits for trail use until later in the Spring. Because of our events schedule, we feel this is not enough time to prepare an in-person race event. We will instead be offering this race as a virtual event in 2021.
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​*Those registering for the low-cost race option do not receive event timing, an event tee, and finisher medal. Everyone receives the post race food & drinks.
There is a 2-hour time limit. Timing ends at 8pm. If you are unable to complete the race in this time, please pick a shorter race option.
You can pick a short-sleeve lifestyle tees or a tank top in Men’s Cut & Women’s Cut. To be guaranteed a race tee, you must register at least 2 weeks in advance of the race.
These are given to the first 75 in Any Race! Plus Beast Finisher Medals are given to the first 75 in that race.
After the race, all finishers will be provided a post-race meal from City BBQ!
There are parking and restrooms at the park.
We will have a photographer out on course to take your pictures while you race. Then after your race you can pose with your friends, family and team at our FREE photo booth. We will post all pictures on Facebook after the race for you to like, tag and share!
Price Points are: (1) September-January; (2) February-March; (3) April-Race Week; (4) Race Day
Everyone enjoys post-race party with photos, food from City BBQ, drinks, and a super fun race!
* If you skip the event tee you can save $5
NOTE: Registration is not refundable under any circumstances. Those registering for the low-cost race option do not receive event timing, event tee, and finisher medal. Everyone receives post race meal and drink.
Our race is scheduled in Ohio in July, which could mean hot weather or even potential storms. We encourage you to prepare for these potential conditions. Please review our helpful tips and safety procedures in the case of hot weather.