Welcome to our 12th annual  OhioHealth Race for a Reason scheduled for April 26th & 27th, 2024. This year's race is comprised of six different events:

• College of Health Sciences and Professions Triathlon/Duathlon
• QuidelOrtho 5K presented by O UCU Financial
• OU ROTC  Mud Run presented by Power 105
• Memorial Health System  3K Walk
• Virtual Race presented by  OU - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Youth Splash and Dash presented by the OU Patton College of Education

The event is hosted by the AECOM Ohio University Center for Sports Administration and Ohio University’s Valor military ministry. The race continues to grow in popularity on campus, in the Athens community, and in the surrounding area.

When participants, volunteers, and supporters hear, "What is your Reason?", they understand we are talking about the hundreds of student organizations and nonprofits we serve.  The idea behind participating in RFAR is to encourage on-campus and off-campus organizations to participate in a unique and innovative event that thrives on teamwork and community while raising money for the community we love.  Participants are encouraged to race for a “reason” that they are passionate about. $10 of each individual’s race registration fee goes back to the cause of their choice.  

Race Day Schedule

Friday, April 26, 2024
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Race packet pick-up (Grover Center)
- 7:00 - 7:15 pm - Warm-up Youth Splash & Dash
- 7:15 - 8:00 pm - Youth Splash & Dash (Ohio University Aquatics Center)
- 8:00 pm - Youth Splash & Dash Awards Presentation

Saturday, April 27, 2024
•6:00 – 7:15 am – Transition Area Open (Parking Lot #132) / Triathlon Late Packet Pick-up (Grover Center)
•7:00 – 7:15 am – Warm-up (Aquatics Center)
• 7:15 am – Pre-Race Meeting
-7:15 - 9:45 am - Late Registration and Pack Pick-up 3k Walk, 5K Run, and Mud Run (Grover Center)
• 7:30 am – Triathlon (Aquatics Center) / Duathlon Start (Parking Lot #132)
• 9:30 am – Mud Run Start (Tailgreat Park)
• 9:45 am – 5K Start (Parking Lot #132)
• 10:00 am – 3K Walk Start (Parking Lot #132)
-10:00am - Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike Awards Presentation (Grover Center)
• 11:00 am – 5k Run and Mud Run Awards Presentation (Grover Center)