The City of Dayton invites employees and their families to join us for the Health Is Wealth 5K Walk/Run and 1 Mile Dash on Saturday, May 2nd at Kettering Fields. This free fitness event encourages participants of all ages and abilities to get moving, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate wellness together. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of a fun, supportive morning focused on healthy living. Bring your family, lace up your shoes, and take a positive step toward a stronger, healthier Dayton.
Everybody who registers:
The first 300 finishers will receive a custom glo-medal!
This event is worth 50 wellness points toward the employee wellness program.
The Wild Banana food truck will be present at the race with delicious goodies for purchase!
Runner information:
Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, April 29 from 4-7pm at Kettering Fields, 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404
Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 2 starting at 8:30am at Kettering Fields, 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404
Race Day Parking: Available in front of the baseball fields at Kettering Fields
The Race:
May 02, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:30
$0.00
May 02, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:30
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Dayton.
Learn more about the host city, Dayton.
Dayton is the birthplace of aviation: the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft. It is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S., the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park. There are several things to do and see in the city and its suburbs.
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