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Dragons 5K at Fifth Third Field this Weekend

July 19, 2018

Dayton, Ohio- The annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio is taking place this Saturday, July 21, at 8 a.m. at Fifth Third Field. The event began in 2011 and has become a local tradition as one of the larger races in the Miami Valley region.Each individual

Dayton, Ohio- The annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio is taking place this Saturday, July 21, at 8 a.m. at Fifth Third Field. The event began in 2011 and has become a local tradition as one of the larger races in the Miami Valley region.
Each individual who registers for the event will receive a $75 value race bag. All participants will receive four (4) lawn tickets to a Dragons game, official Dragons 5K shirt, a Dragons hat, and entry to the post-race party inside the stadium for themselves and their supporters. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth age 17 and under.
Fans can still sign up online at www.daytondragons.com/dragons5ksignup or by visiting the box office at Fifth Third Field between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You can also sign up for the race on Saturday starting at 7:00 a.m.
The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. and participants may choose to run or walk the course. Baby strollers are also permitted. The course will move through downtown Dayton and end back at the ballpark for a post-race party.

The post-race fun includes fruit and water for participants, a kid's obstacle course, face painters, inflatable games, an appearance by Heater and Gem, health and wellness booths, and more activities for the whole family.
There will be an awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. where the top three male and female overall finishers will receive a specially-engraved baseball bat. Awards will also be given out to the top 3 overall males/females in each age group, top 3 finishing groups, and top 3 high school running teams. Top groups will receive great group prizes with the grand prize being a luxury suite to a future Dragons game!
Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio is widely recognized as the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care including the treatment of diseases, injuries and conditions of the bones and joints. More information on Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio is available at www.oaswo.com.
More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at [email protected] or on the web at daytondragons.com.