Stars and Strides 5K

Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026 for the Stars and Strides 5K in New Concord, Ohio, hosted by Bravo Six Foundation.
This community-focused event brings runners, walkers, families, veterans, and first responders together for an evening of fitness, connection, and support. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit local veterans and first responders through emergency assistance and peer support initiatives in Southeastern Ohio.

WHEN / WHERE
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Event opens at 5:30 PM
5K Start: 6:00 PM
Location:
Stormont Park
4 Storemont Street
New Concord, Ohio 43762

RACE COURSE
5K (3.1 Miles)
The 5K course will begin and finish near Stormont Park in New Concord. The route will travel through portions of the village and along a designated section of John Glenn Highway (Route 22), utilizing a clearly marked and police-supported out-and-back course. 
The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Muskingum Multisports.

AWARDS
5K Awards will be presented to:
• Top Overall Male and Female Finishers
• Top Male and Female Finishers in each age group:
Under 14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

RACE PACKETS & FINISH LINE PERKS
All participants registered by July 20, 2026 are guaranteed:
• Official Stars and Strides race shirt
• Custom race bib
• Finisher medal
*Registrations received after July 20, 2026 are welcome to participate but are not guaranteed a shirt or medal.
Post-race refreshments will be available for all participants. Food trucks and Kona Ice will be on-site following the race.

Packet Pick Up & Race Day Registration
Race day packet pick-up and registration will begin at 5:00 PM at Stormont Park.
Online registration closes prior to race day (date to be determined).

ENTRY FEES
Early Registration (through June 20): $30
June 21 – August 7: $35
Race Day Registration: $40
All proceeds support Bravo Six Foundation programs serving veterans and first responders in Southeastern Ohio.

Refund & Weather Policy
Bravo Six Foundation reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or convert the Stars and Strides 5K and Family Fun Run to a virtual event due to safety concerns, inclement weather, natural disaster, public health issues, or other events beyond our control.
Participant Refunds
• Race registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Registration may be transferred to another participant up to 7 days before the event with written notice to race management.
• If the event is canceled or converted to a virtual format due to safety concerns, participants will not receive refunds. Race shirts and finisher medals will be shipped or made available for pickup when feasible.
Extreme Weather or Safety Conditions
For the safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators, the Race Director and local authorities may delay or modify the race start, shorten the course, or implement other safety protocols without refund.
Updates regarding weather and event status will be posted on the official race website and communicated via email and social media when possible.
Virtual Event Option
If the in-person event cannot be held safely for any reason, the race will automatically convert to a non-refundable virtual event. Virtual participants may submit their results online and will receive their race shirt and medal by mail or pickup.
Updates regarding weather and event status will be posted on the official race website and communicated via email and social media when possible.

RACE CONTACT 
For questions contact Race Director Chris Davis at (740) 825-2672 or chris@bravosixfoundation.org.
Contact Muskingum Multisports’ Nick Beach at (740) 819-9300 or email: nick@muskingummultisports.com