Walk It – Run It – Finish It

How will race proceeds benefit the Y?

All proceeds benefit Countryside YMCA’s Veterans Connect program community outreach. Help us serve and connect more veterans in Warren County by participating, volunteering, or sponsoring this unique event.

For every 10 registrations we can sponsor a veteran in Warren County to participate in a 12 week program, that meets twice a week at the Y to focus on age-appropriate fitness, nutrition (meals included), mental health resources, and connection. Any veteran, any age is welcome (you do not have to be a member of the Y to participate in this program.)

A group of young girl volunteers that passed out medals during the 2023 Family Fun Run 5k. They are all wearing grey shirts from the events and smile for the camera.
A mom pushes her two young children in a stroller to start the 2023 Patriot Run
Two female participants make their way through the foliage and across the uneven ground of the trail during the Patriot Run.
A dad weaves through the trees and stares ahead at his daughter during the Patriot Run race
A woman participating in the 2023 Patriot Run crosses a leaf-covered bridge on the nature trail.
A father and son cross a leaf-covered bridge while running on the Countryside YMCA Nature Trail in the 2023 Patriot Run
Someone signs a flyer to buy a flag for Countryside YMCA's "Flag for Heroes" fundraiser. Julie is operating a booth at the Patriot Run.
A female wearing a United States Marines shirt raises her arms up high as she crosses the finish line at the Patriot Run.
The first man to cross the finish line at the Patriot Run in 2024. He is holding up a peace sign.
An older veteran volunteer hands a Patriot Run participant a medal in the parking lot after concluding the race.
A couple participating in the Patriot Run crosses the finish line. They are wearing YMCA Camp Kern shirts.

Choose just one or do them both! 5K Road Race & 5K Trail Run both supporting our Veterans Connect program.

Emblems for all 6 branches of the United States military. From left to right, the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

 

Date Saturday, November 1, 2025, Road Race starts at 9:00am & Trail Run starts at 10:00am
Pricing $20 for Youth Ages 6-16 (5 & under are free)
$40 Registration (single race) Ages 17+
$70 Registration (both races) Ages 17+ Race registration includes a shirt and a Army medallion (must register by October 18th to guarantee)
All proceeds benefit Countryside YMCA’s Veterans Connect program. Event Flyer COMING SOON
Early Bird Save $10 when you register by October 1st!
Registration

Click here to register
Location Countryside YMCA | 1699 Deerfield Road Lebanon Ohio 45036
Sponsorships Please contact Mike Morang at mike.morang@ymcastaff.org to sign up as a sponsor for this race!
Click here for the 2025 sponsorship form

Thank You Sponsors!

Gold Star Sponsors

TPG logo. Reads "Tolliver Property Group powered by Re/Max Time" and has an icon of a house
Operator Coffee logo. Blue and black
Buckeye Home Health Care logo. Red with an image of a buckeye leaf constructed from icons of people.
American Legion logo. Predominantly blue with a touch of red on the American flag icon in the top left.

White Sponsors

Blue Sponsors

Partner Sponsors

Girdwood Orthodontics logo in green. The "W" looks like a tooth
Conger Construction Group logo in green.
Shine Orthodontics logo "Live Life Shining" in gray and orange
IVC Technologies logo blue and black text with rainbow-colored icon above
"The Stolle Family" in blue text.
Antioch church in the Countryside YMCA logo in green and black
Operator Coffee logo. Blue and black

Frequently Asked Questions about our Family Fun Run

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Day of Registration & Packet Pick-Up from 8:00am-8:45am

5K Road Race starts at 9:00am

5K Trail Run starts at 10:00am

Event-day registration starts at 8:00am.
Each participant will receive timer chip with a number.
All participants must sign a waiver at registration.

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA | LEBANON
1699 Deefield Rd.
Lebanon, OH 45036
513 923 1424

Park by the Lower Level Entry on the North side of the building. Enter through the Lower Level Entry. Registration and refreshments will be in the Lower Level Gym.

The 5K road race is mostly a flat route on Deerfield Rd sidewalk, then right onto Turtle Creek Union Rd, right on Natalie Lane to the end of the street, right onto the bike trail.

The 5K trail walk/run is a mix of flat ground, small hills, and uneven terraine and creeks. It takes place on the Hewett P. Mulford Nature Trail at the Countryside YMCA.

$20 Youth Ages 6-16 (5 & under are free)

$40 Registration (single race) Ages 17+

$70 Registration (both races) Ages 17+

Save $10 per race by registering early (by October 1st)

Road race registration includes a medallion and a shirt. Trail Run registration includes a challenge coin and a shirt.

Click here for race results

This event would not be possible without volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer to help, we would be glad to have your assistance.

Please complete Event Volunteer Application and Waiver and we will contact you shortly regarding volunteering for this event.

Please contact Mike Morang at mike.morang@ymcastaff.org to sign up as a sponsor for the 2025 race.

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Still have questions

1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036
Email: membership@ymcastaff.org
Phone: 513-932-1424