

Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34)
Chillicothe's Ninja races offer a fast asphalt course with multiple distance options.
Race Date
Aug 22, 2026
Location
Chillicothe, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Location
- Chillicothe, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Ninja series in Chillicothe, Ohio, provides a straightforward racing experience on asphalt.
Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile distances, all utilizing an out-and-back course design. The 5K completes the loop once, the 10K twice, and the half marathon four times. With a generous 3-hour and 30-minute time limit, the event is accessible to a wide range of runners.
Participants can expect finisher medals, shirts, and opportunities for costume contests, reflecting a focus on fun and participation within the US Road Running series.
Race-provided description
US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH, 45601
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 83°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
83°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34)?
The Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34) is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34) take place?
It takes place in Chillicothe, Ohio.
What distances does the Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34) course flat and good for a PR?
The Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34) is a rolling hills, out & back course.
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