The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- The Best Dam 5k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC · The Best Dam 10k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC · The Best Dam 15k Race
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ THE BEST DAM 5K & 10K 🏃♀️
Run the Huffman Dam • Dayton, Ohio
June 20th 8am
Get ready for one of Dayton’s most scenic and dam good races! Join us at the iconic Huffman Dam for a fast, fun 5K & 10K &15k on a smooth, paved bike path
Why You’ll Love This Race
✔️ Beautiful views of Huffman MetroPark
✔️ Fully paved bike path — perfect for PRs
✔️ Unique course
✔️ 5K & 10K &15k options for all fitness levels
✔️ Great for runners, joggers, and walkers
The 5K course is an out-and-back route. Runners will travel 1.55 miles before turning around and returning to the finish for a total distance of 3.1 miles.
The 10K participants will complete the 5K course twice.
The 15K participants will complete the course four times.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just want an unforgettable run, this race delivers.
Starting location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ukCkxbnLHHCfpb4D7?g_st=ac
Tshirts are Guaranteed for those who sign up before June 4th
Tshirts are not Guaranteed after June 4th
All participants will get a medal
Race Day Parking & Course Information
Please be aware that parking for this event will be on residential streets. Skyward has requested that participants do not use their parking lot. Parking is available along the side of the bike park, directly next to the race start area.
Please plan to use restroom facilities before arriving.
A water station will be available at the start/finish area. The course is a 1.55-mile loop, meaning you'll return to the start/finish area for hydration approximately every 1.55 miles throughout your race.
Thank you for respecting our parking arrangements and helping us be good neighbors to the community. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you on race day!
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
- Race
- The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC
- Date
- June 20, 2026
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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.
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 Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC?
- The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on June 20, 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 Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at 4440 Lower Valley Pike, Dayton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC
Jun 20, 2026