The Historic Germantown 8K

• What is the address of the race venue?
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 190 W Warren St, Germantown, OH 45327
• Are there bathrooms onsite?
  • Yes! Veterans Memorial Park has two sets of men's and women's restrooms onsite! We always strongly encourage participants/spectators to use the bathroom before they arrive but there are plenty of options onsite!
• Is there gear check?
  • No, we do not offer gear check. Parking is widely available right near the start/finish however so you can quickly access your vehicle. Please keep your vehicle locked at all times as a precaution.
• What's the course like?
  • This USATF certified 8K is an extremely fast one. The race makes takes runners on a flat loop around Germantown. Beginning at Memorial Park, participants spend their first two miles running through residential roads before entering onto a flat path that follows Twin Creek. Runners exit the trail in the 4th mile and head back into a residential block before entering the 5th mile right at the Germantown Covered Bridge. From there it's a blazing fast mile through downtown right back to the park.
• Is this a USATF Certified Course?
  • Yes, USATF Certified Course ID #OH19019MW
• Is there a course map?
  • Yes, please click "Course Map" under the race info tab to view an up to date course map.
• Is there water on the course?
  • Yes! As the course passes enters the Twin Creek Trail at 1.5 miles and again as runners exit the trail at 3.5 miles.. Make sure to thank the volunteers for spending their Saturday morning helping with the event!
• Are there time limits?
  • Yes, due to the need to reopen the roads as required by our permit there is a one hour and fifteen minute cutoff (15:00 per mile pace).
• Are strollers allowed?
  • Yes, we simply ask you start near the back and stay to the outside. Please be respectful of others on the course.
• Are dogs allowed?
  • No, our events are insured through the Road Runners Club of America and our insurance policy specifically does allow dogs to participate in our events.
• Is there medical support?
  • Yes, onsite at the finish line.
• Is this event chip timed?
  • The Historic Germantown 8K has partnered with Speedy Feet, a leading event timer in southwest Ohio to provide chip timing. Runners will have a disposable timing chip on the backside of their bib and will not have to do anything in order to get 100% accurate results!
• Are there awards?
  • Yes, we'll have top 10 overall male and female, top 3 overall male and female masters runners, and top male and female in standard 10 year age groups.
• Are there cash prizes?
  • No, but there are over $2000 in Runners Plus gift cards available as the prize purse.
  • Top Ten Overall Male & Female
    • 1st - $100
    • 2nd - $90
    • 3rd - $80
    • 4th - $70
    • 5th - $60
    • 6th - $50
    • 7th - $40
    • 8th - $30
    • 9th - $20
    • 10th - $15
  •  Top Three Master's Male and Female will receive Roderer Shoe Center gift cards
    • 1st - $100
    • 2nd - $75
    • 3rd - $50
  • Top finisher in each age group
    • $10
• What are the course records?
  • Men - 24:34 - Jack Randall (2019)
    Women - 27:26 - Maria Scavuzzo (2019)