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ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k

Date
November 14, 2026
Distance
ORRRC Veterans Land 5k - free for ORRRC members · ORRRC Veterans Sea 10k - free for ORRRC members · ORRRC Veterans Air 15k - free for ORRRC members
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From the Organizer

RACE START TIME: 10 a.m.

DIRECTIONS: Race location is at Walton Park in Spring Valley at the corner of Rt 725 and Rt 42. From Bellbrook, take RT 725 east 5 miles. From Xenia, take Rt 42 south 7 miles. From the Dayton area, take Rt 35 to Rt 42 south. From points south, take Rt 42 north. Spring Valley is located about midway between Waynesville and Xenia on Rt 42.

PARKING: Walton Park, Elm Street, Spring Valley, Ohio

COURSE: This is a very flat out-and-back course on a paved rail-to-trails recreation path. Each race distance will have a clearly marked turnaound point.

REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race.  Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race.  Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes.  Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.  

We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES:

All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Non-Members:
– $10 for ages 15 and up
– Free for ages 14 and under

Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.  You'll also get the option to join during registration.

AWARDS: First Overall Male/Female, First Male/Female Masters (40 and over), First Grand Master Male/Female (50 and over), First Male/Female Senior (60 and over).

ANIMAL POLICY: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event.  The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified.  Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos).  We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

RACE DIRECTOR: Alex Chappars

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

Events

ORRRC Veterans Land 5k - free for ORRRC members10 AMRegister →
ORRRC Veterans Sea 10k - free for ORRRC members10 AMRegister →
ORRRC Veterans Air 15k - free for ORRRC members10 AMRegister →

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

54°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Xenia 6 Sse, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 5:23 PMDaylight 10h 3m

Host City

About Spring Valley, OH

Elevation

776 ft

Nearest Airport

DAY

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 23 mi

Major Hub

CVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 52 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k
Date
November 14, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k?
ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k is a running race held in Spring Valley, Ohio on November 14, 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.
When and where is the ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Spring Valley, Ohio at 2 Elm St., Spring Valley, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

ORRRC Veterans Land 5k, Sea 10k and Air 15k

Nov 14, 2026

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