Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run
Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Piqua, OH, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 125 E Water St, Piqua, OH
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
HERO HARVEST 5K Fun Run - Rain or Shine
Saturday October 3, 2026 at 8:30 am after the Veteran Ceremony
Race: Hero Harvest is sponsored by Operation Veteran and Caregiver support. All proceeds from the race help programs offered by Operation Veteran and Caregiver support to connect, empower and transform the lives of all veterans, families, widows and active duty in all branches.
Registration: Online at https://cantstoprunningco.rsupartner.com/ - Ages 13+ $25 and 5-12 $15 runners/walkers will receive a race number, t-shirt and snack at the end of the race. You must be registered by September 20 to guarantee a t-shirt. Call Kayleen at 937-541-5079 for help with registration.
Pre-Packet Pickup: Pre-packet pick-up will be 5-7:30 pm on Friday, October 2, 2025 at
Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support Office 1001 N. 25A, Troy, OH 45373
Race Day Check-in: 7:00-8:15 am, Lock 9 Park 125 E Water St Piqua, OH 45356
Course: The course runs from Lock 9 south along the Great Miami River Trail. The course will be marked and a water station located at the half-way mark.
Divisions: Male and Female ages – 9 & Under, 10-14 , 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
Awards: Top Male/Female overall and Male/Female top three (3) finishers in each age division.
The race timing is done by Can’t Stop Running Co. All results will be announced after the race at Lock 9. They will also be posted on our website https://operationveterancaregiver.org/ and cantstoprunningco.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available please contact Kayleen at 937-541-5079 or kayleen.west@gmail.com for more information.
For More Information on Operation Veteran & Caregiver Support, please check out our website at https://operationveterancaregiver.org/
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Piqua Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Piqua, OH
Population
20,533
as of 2023
City Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 125 E Water St, Piqua, OH
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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run
Oct 3, 2026