Saturday, September 19, 2026
schedule
8:00am Gates Open and Event Check-in Begins
Packet Pick up Begins
9:00am New Brew introduced and
Welcome from our Emcee!
Food Court is open
9:30am Pre-race Staging for staggered starts and warm-ups
9:50am National Anthem & Final Instructions at Start/Finish Line
10:00am 5K Run/Walk Start
10:45am Runner’s Awards
11:00am Lil’ Striders Fun Run
Team Awards
12:00pm Raffle Drawing
Ticket sales will conclude 10 minutes prior to the drawing
12:30pm Post-race party concludes
ENTRY FEES
$40 for runners and walkers registered before August 1 at 11:59am.
$45 for runners and walkers registered August 2— September 27
Entry fee includes one optional Honor/Memory card, and tech race shirt (shirt guaranteed only if registered by September 6). Sorry, no refunds.
Location & Directions
Lindner Family Tennis Center
Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, Oh
The Lindner Family Tennis Center is located at 5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, OH 45040, easily accessible from I-71 (Exit 25/24) or 1-75 (Exit 22). From I-71 North, take Exit 24 (Western Row Rd) or 25 (SR-741). From I-75 North, take Exit 22 (Tylersville Rd) to Western Row Rd. Follow posted signs for parking.
From I-71 North
Exit 24 (Western Row Rd): Turn left onto Western Row Rd, then right onto Tournament Rd.
Exit 25 (S.R. 741): Turn left onto S.R. 741, then left onto Courseview Dr, and left onto Paul Flory Way.
From 1-75 North
Exit 22 (Tylersville Rd): Turn right onto Tylersville Rd (which becomes Western Row Rd), then left onto Tournament Rd.
Alternative from I-75 North: Exit 22 (Tylersville Rd), turn right onto Tylersville Rd, left onto U.S. 42/Reading Rd, right onto S.R. 741, right onto Courseview Dr, and left onto Paul Flory Way.
From I-71 South
Exit 25 (S.R. 741): Turn right onto S.R. 741, left onto Courseview Dr, and left onto Paul Flory Way.
From I-75 South
Exit 29 (OH-63 East): Turn right onto S.R. 741, then left onto Courseview Dr and left onto Paul Flory Way.
POST PARTY, AWARDS & RAFFLE
The fun doesn’t end at the finish line!
Raffle tickets are $5 for $20. Baskets can be viewed and raffle tickets can be purchased both online prior to the event and on site on the day-of the race. Ticket sales will end at 11:45am. Winners will be posted at the Raffle Kiosk at Noon.
Race awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age category, as well as the top overall male and female racers and will be available at the end of the race at the Timing and Awards booth.
Our post-race party helps to distinguish Steady Strides as not just a great 5k, but a chance for our community to come together in fun and fellowship.