The Germantown 8K is the second race in the Miami Valley Race Series, which includes the Crossroads 5K, the Brook Mills 10K, and Gem City Classic 15K/5K! This race is Germantown's only road race and runs through all the historic streets and right through the Germantown Covered Bridge. Your no hidden fees entry includes,

• Official race tech tee

• Custom finisher medal with sublimated ribbons

• Handmade in the USA wooden awards for overall, masters, and age group awards

• Certified and fast course that runs through the Germantown Covered Bridge!

• Chip Timing

• Custom Race Bibs

• Free race photos

• A great DJ

• Great selection of post-race food

• A portion of race proceeds supports the Historical Society of Germantown whose efforts work to preserve the rich history of Germantown.

There is also a 1K Kids' Run presented by Dayton Children's Hospital (event is untimed). All registered children will receive,

• Customer finisher medal

• Custom race bibs

• Post-race food

Handmade in the USA wooden awards for the following divisions,

• Top Three Overall Male & Female

• Top Three Master’s Male & Female

• Age Group Divisions: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Cash prizes to the top 3 Overall Males and top 3 Overall Females in the 8K

• 1st Place – $150

• 2nd Place – $100

• 3rd Place – $75

• COURSE RECORD BONUS – $100

  • Men – 24:34
  • Women – 27:26

New Balance gift cards to the top 3 Masters Male and Female

• 1st Place – $75

• 2nd Place – $50

• 3rd Place – $25

Participants who complete all four races in the Miami Valley Race Series will earn an additional award. In previous years we've offered an additional connecting medal, a medal display, a medal rack, etc. Who knows what we'll do this year! 🙂