17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Virtual 5K · Virtual - Carolina Beach
From the Organizer
17th Annual Capt. Seth Mitchell HERO 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 am
Loveland, OH
Run for your HEROES! on Saturday - October 3 at 10 am in downtown Loveland as we remember Capt. David Seth Mitchell, killed in action in Afghanistan 26 October, 2009.
Save the date and check back soon as we finalize the details for 2026
NOTE: For 2026, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year
Complete Information Here: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)
Official Capt. Seth Mitchell Website
Benefit:
All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation.
Course:
3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.
Run/Walk Divisions:
18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.
Chip Timing:
This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.
Awards:
Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners
We will post age-group standings in the online results.
After the Race:
Post race refreshments.
Race Results:
Results will be posted online here following the race.
Virtual Option:
If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.
Pre-Registration:
5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and refreshments, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.
Virtual Option: Kids (18 and under) $10, Adults $15. Registration includes a commemorative challenge coin.
Online-registration:
Online Registration is available through Race Day for 2025
Register by Mail:
Mail-in Registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, September 31, 2025
Late/Race-Day Registration:
Kids $25, Adults $30
Packet pick up and late registration:
There is no early packet pick up for this event. All pick ups will be handled on day of event.
Race-Day Check-in and /Number Pickup:
8:30 - 9::45 am
Location:
For 2025, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year.
GPS Coordinates: 39.265349, -84.260309
***** NO REFUNDS*****
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milford, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Loveland, OH
Elevation
778 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 13 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the 17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk?
- 17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk is a running race held in Loveland, Ohio on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
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- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Loveland, Ohio at Linda J Cox parking lot, Loveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk
Oct 3, 2026