Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

WHEN AND WHERE: JULY 18 at 8AM In-person race option: Day Air Ballpark (Home of the Dayton Dragons) – 220 Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402 Virtual race option: Anywhere, USA – it’s virtual! DESCRIPTION: Annually, the Dayton Dragons host one of the biggest timed, 5K races in the Miami Valley with over 3,000 participants. With $75 worth of swag included with your entry…you don’t want to miss out on this awesome event! The Dragons 5K will continue offering a virtual option for those that prefer that method for 2026. What this means is that you can register for the race, then run, walk, or hike your own Dragons 5K in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or at a local park, and then simply input your time online by July 31, 2026. You will still receive your swag bag of items including the 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat, and now four (4) tickets to a game this summer (we will email all participants about tickets redemption the week after the race date of July 18, 2026). Sign up during the Early Bird period and receive two (2) bonus stadium seats to an upcoming Dragons game! HOW TO SUBMIT RESULTS (FOR VIRTUAL OPTION) Results can be submitted now through July 31, 2026. You can submit online by logging into your RunSignUp account. Click here to Submit Results Tips for participating in a Virtual Race: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32189876/how-to-run-virtual-race/ REGISTRATION INFO Adults (18 and up) - $25 (Price goes up to $30 on April 12, $35 on June 1, and $40 the week of the race Youth (17 and under) - $20 (pricing will be adjusted based on DOB input) Virtual option – add $10 for shipping of race swag bag items. Shipping will happen the week following the Dragons 5K - NOT in advance of the race. Or you can pickup in person on July 18 or the week following the race at the Dragons Box Office (10 AM - 5PM). If you signup for this race by Sunday, July 12, 2026 we can guarantee you will receive your 5K t-shirt, medal, and Dragons hat. Otherwise, we are unable to