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Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Oxford, OH
Leonard Howell Park, 5200 Bonham Rd,, 45056
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run or walk the Michael Hayes 5K to support Miami University students battling life-threatening illnesses through a dedicated scholarship fund.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5K in Oxford, OH, honors the memory of Michael Hayes, a Miami University student who battled life-threatening illnesses. This 5K run/walk is a meaningful way to support the Michael G. Hayes Memorial Scholarship Fund. All proceeds directly assist Miami University students facing similar health challenges, providing crucial services like transportation, medical appointment support, and grocery delivery. Participants can run or walk to contribute to this vital cause.

What to expect

  • A professionally timed 5K run or walk.
  • Awards for overall male and female winners, plus top finishers in each age division.
  • Enjoy pre-race music, activities, and raffle baskets before the start.

Standout details

  • Benefits Michael G. Hayes Memorial Scholarship
  • Professionally timed 5K run/walk
  • Awards for overall and age group winners
  • Pre-race music and raffle baskets

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Delta Sigma Pi Michael Hayes 5k

Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 10am

Oxford, OH

Where: Leonard Howell Park - Address: 5200 Bonham Rd, Oxford, OH 45056

Benefit: Every year, the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi at Miami University puts on a 5K run/walk in memory of their brother, Michael Hayes, who passed away in 2004 from small bowel cancer whilst also suffering from Crohn's disease. All proceeds from the race go to the Michael  G. Hayes Memorial Scholarship Fund created by Michael to assist students on the Miami University campus who are battling life threatening illnesses, whilst pursuing their higher education. The services provided to scholarship recipients include but are not limited to: Door-to-door transportation to class, Transport to and from medical appointments, Insulin, Motorized Wheelchairs, and Grocery Delivery.

Divisions: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-49, 50-64, 65 and older.

Registration Fee: $25

T-Shirts: Included with each registration

Timing: This race will be professionally timed by Running Time Race Services

Awards Recognition: Overall Male and Female winners and Top male and female performers in each age category will receive an award.

Pre Race activities: Raffle baskets, pre race music and activities starting at 9am

Registration: all registrations are to be done online for 2026.

Race Day Check in: 8:30 - 9:45 am at the venue

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