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5K Event Details
All registered marathon athletes will receive a race shirt, virtual goodie bag, and a complimentary commemorative patch. Athletes who are 21 years old or older will also receive a voucher for a complimentary beer at the finish line.
5K Course Map & Description
Friday, September 18th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Wright State University Nutter Center
Taking place on the beautiful campus of Wright State University (WSU), this family-friendly 5K course winds downhill past the WSU’s Nutter Center and athletic facilities before turning uphill into campus. The course levels out as you pass by classrooms and the heart of campus in route to the finish line at Nutter Center.
Age Restrictions
Athletes must be 4 years or older on race day in order to register for the 5K.
Time Limit
Athletes have 90 minutes to complete the 5K.
Safety on the Course
No animals, no bicycles, no scooters, no inline skates, no roller skates, and no wheeled vehicles (other than registered wheelchair and official Bike EMS and Patrol Teams) will be allowed on the course. Strollers and baby joggers are allowed for the 5K event only; participants with these items must start at the back.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the following categories:
Overall | Active Duty Military | Wheeled Division| Mobility Impaired
Additionally, awards will be mailed out to the top three finishers in each age group in the following age groups for both men and women: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.