The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Ohio Parks 5 X 5 Challenge, based in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and starting at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2027, is a one-of-a-kind endurance challenge made up of five mixed-terrain 5K runs in five Ohio parks, for a total of 25 km (15.5 miles). Participants are invited to join the wolf pack for the day.
Runners tackle varied surfaces, including pavement, grass and singletrack trails, along with some challenging hills. The route also includes fast bike paths and scenic riverside stretches that give your legs a chance to recover between efforts.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Yellow Springs.
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Ohio Hope Builders 5K Sponsored by The Solomon Group at Coldwell Banker
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3.1 mi