Thu, Sep 3, 2026

ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

Dayton, OH

Opens Jul 31, 2026Annual since at least 2025

About the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

The course runs on paved recreation paths through a stretch of connected Dayton parks along the Stillwater and Great Miami Rivers. It is flat throughout, with the riverbanks giving the whole thing an open, scenic feel. The route links three parks together, so the scenery shifts as you move through each one.

Parking is in a gravel lot near the entrance to Triangle Park, where Ridge Avenue meets DeWeese Parkway. Plan to arrive well before the start to park, check in, and pick up your timing chip at the green-tablecloth table. Registration can be handled on race day if needed, and ORRRC members run free.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

217finishers

15:21winner

28:20median

1:32:14cutoff

Top 3: Ben Ewert (15:21) · Garang Madut (15:31) · Ryan Clark (15:37)

The ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/3/2026 18:30$10

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Common Questions About the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

Will I finish last at the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:32:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 217 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k?

The 5K winner ran 15:21 while the median finisher took 28:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.