17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Location: Linda J Cox parking lot, 174 S Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140
Type: Run

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Honor a fallen hero and support local education at this meaningful 5K run and walk, benefiting the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship.

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Join the 17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk in downtown Loveland, Ohio. This event honors Capt. David Seth Mitchell, who was killed in action, with all proceeds benefiting the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through the Loveland Schools Foundation. Participants can choose to run or walk a 3.1-mile course starting and finishing at Nisbet Park, or join virtually to support this meaningful cause.

What to expect

- A chip-timed 5K run or walk through historic Loveland. - Post-race refreshments and a commemorative challenge coin. - Option to participate virtually if you can't join in person.

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Benefits Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

From the organizer

17th Annual Capt. Seth Mitchell HERO 5K

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 am

Loveland, OH

Run for your HEROES! on Saturday - October 3 at 10 am in downtown Loveland as we remember Capt. David Seth Mitchell, killed in action in Afghanistan 26 October, 2009.

Save the date and check back soon as we finalize the details for 2026

NOTE: For 2026, we will be assembling at Linda J Cox parking lot in downtown Loveland near Loveland Canoe and Kayak. Same as last year

Complete Information Here: (including age groups, awards, registration details, directions etc.)

Official Capt. Seth Mitchell Website

Benefit:

All proceeds benefit the Capt. Seth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship through Loveland Schools Foundation.

Course:

3.1 mile run and walk to begin and end at Nisbet Park in Historic Loveland.

Run/Walk Divisions:

18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 45-49, 50-59 and 60/over. No age group awards for 2024.

Chip Timing:

This year's race will be chip timed with MyLaps Bibtags. No need to turn in your chip.

Awards:

Awards to the Overall Male and Female Runners

We will post age-group standings in the online results.

After the Race:

Post race refreshments.

Race Results:

Results will be posted online here following the race.

Virtual Option:

If you cannot join us in person, please join us Virtually. Complete your own 5K at the location of your choosing sometime in the month of October. Post your time (optional) on our virtual results page. We thank you for your support.

Pre-Registration:

5K Run/Walk: Kids (18 and under) $20, Adults $25. All entries include chip timing and refreshments, Race T-shirt and finisher challenge coin.