Strides for Life 5K

Event Overview

Join us as we run it back to the 80’s for Strides for Life 5K’s 10th anniversary! Strides for Life aims to strengthen support, education and recognition of organ, eye and tissue donation in west central Ohio. We aim to stomp out the waiting list one stride at a time, and we honor those who gave the gift of life every step of the way.

Event Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: Solvita, Kettering, OH
• Types of Events: In-person 5K run/walk, virtual 5K run/walk, Kids' Fun Run
• Hosts: Life Connection of Ohio, Solvita and Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio

Awards

Awards will be given to the overall male and female, plus the top 3 males/females in each age category:

• Categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus

Giveaways

This year’s 5K giveaways are a Port & Co. Crystal Tie-Dye T-shirt, fanny pack and finisher dog tag. There will also be a giveaway for the Kids' Fun Run.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available on:

• Date: Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23
• Time: 10 AM – 2 PM and 4 PM – 7 PM
• Location: Life Connection of Ohio, 2800 Donation Circle, Kettering, OH 45420

More Information

For additional details, please visit the official race page: Strides for Life 5K.