Runners, get ready to “take your mark” in these exciting community events sponsored by Dave’s Running Shop. For further details on events (including information on registration and any applicable fees), please visit davesrunning.com.
Dooby Two Duathlon
Sunday, May 2, 2021, 9:00 a.m., at Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave., Sylvania, Ohio. The event begins in the quiet, suburban Secor Metropark, just west of Toledo in Berkey, Ohio. Get back outside. Get on your bike and ride. This is a great event for multi-sport beginners and seasoned athletes alike to get a feel for racing again or to practice and refine your transitions.
Kalida Band 4 Miler
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 9:00 a.m., 18031 Road M, Cloverdale, Ohio. A timed, four-mile course on country roads outside of Kalida, starting at Four Seasons Park. This is a fundraiser for the Kalida Music Department Trip Fund. A full refund will be offered should the race get canceled due to COVID-19. Social distancing and mask use will be required while NOT running.
Medical Mutual Dart Frog Dash at the Toledo Zoo
Saturday, May 15, 2021, 8:30 a.m. (Kids Fun Run at 9:45 a.m.) at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio. Participants must enter through the Anthony Wayne Trail entrance. Parking is included with entry fee.
The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers a competitive USTAF-certified 5k race with prizes, a non-competitive 5k walk, and a Kids’ Fun Run. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the zoo, through the Zoo’s Tembo Trail, and ends in the Main Plaza. The Kids’ Fun Run is within the safety of Zoo grounds. The Virtual race option will allow you to run your own course on your own time.
Enhanced safety precautions will be provided in detail. Masks are required at the starting line. All Dart Frog Dash registrants and their spectators who arrive by 10:00 a.m. are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).
South Fork Duathlon
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at Cycle Werks, 6760 Providence St., Whitehouse, Ohio. Get back outside. Get on your bike and ride. This is a great event for multi-sport beginners and seasoned athletes alike to get a feel for racing again, or to practice and refine your transitions. This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, and age group standings will still be applied and submitted.
Royal Run 5K
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:00 a.m. (Royal Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.) at 7650 Jerry City Rd., Bloomdale, Ohio. Funds raised will help support the PTO.
