calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026
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directions_run Running
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sell $23.39 – $108.98
Join a weekend-long celebration of fitness and philanthropy at the OhioHealth Race For A Reason on April 24-25, 2026. This unique 14th annual event, organized by Ohio University Sports Administration, combines competitive spirit with deep community compassion, having raised over $650,000 for local charities and student groups. The action kicks off Friday evening with a vibrant Family Fun Glow Run and the hilarious Athens Has Heart Tricycle Race fundraiser during Fitness Fest, lighting up the night in Athens, Ohio.
Saturday morning brings the core running events, including the chip-timed QuidelOrtho 5K Run, the challenging OU ROTC Mud Run presented by the Ohio Army National Guard, and the Pure Rock 105 XTQ 3K Walk, offering something for every age and ability level. Participants can form teams for the mud run or tricycle race, adding a layer of camaraderie and lighthearted competition to the meaningful cause. By registering before March 30th, you secure the best rates for this dynamic festival of movement that proves racing can be a powerful vehicle for community support and lasting positive change in Southeastern Ohio.
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 150m
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$108.98
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 1mi
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$28.74
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — OU ROTC Mud Run presented by the Ohio Army National Guard
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$28.74
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — OU ROTC Mud Run presented by the Ohio Army National Guard - Team Event
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$108.98
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 3km
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$28.74
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$28.74
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Cycling, Running
10:00
$23.39
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Athens.
Athens is a city with a major university and county seat of Athens County (population 68,000 2010 Southeast Ohio, best known for being home to over 29,000 Ohio University students. Athens was settled in 1797, and the university was the first to be founded in the Northwest Territory in 1803.
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