The Ohio Association of USA Track & Field presents the Jack Mortland 2026 Association Championships.
Events Contested: 5,000m , 10,000m , 20,000m and possibly half marathon. A 1 hour championship will be contested simultaneously.
All events contested on a 400 meter outdoor track at the Athletes in Action Sports Complex in Xenia, Ohio.
Timing by Finish Timing. Race Results will be posted on Ohio Milesplit and applicable for USATF records and NAIA Nationals qualification.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5,000 meter race walk
Price changes in 1 day 19 hours-
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Register for 5,000 meter race walk$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Feb 12 – Mar 31 -
$39.44Apr 1 – Apr 10
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10,000 meter race walk
Price changes in 1 day 19 hours-
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Register for 10,000 meter race walk$39.44
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Feb 12 – Mar 31 -
$44.79Apr 1 – Apr 10
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20,000 meter race walk
Price changes in 1 day 19 hours-
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Register for 20,000 meter race walk$44.79
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Feb 12 – Mar 31 -
$44.79Apr 1 – Apr 10
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While Xenia is a small city in southwest Ohio, "The City of Hospitality" is a great place for athletes!
Featuring miles of flat bike trails (perfect for race walkers) and Athletes in Action, an international organization that focuses on developing athletes and coaches as leaders of iinfluence, on and off the field.
The Athletes in Action Sports Complex is located at
1197 S. Detroit Street, Xenia, OH 45385
Google Maps will direct you to the sports complex entrance on S. Detroit Street. You’ll see the large sign and yellow gate. Follow the drive past the baseball and softball fields, until you see the football field and track to your right.
Parking: There is a parking lot next to the football field / track. You may also park at the John Wooden Family Field House just beyond the track.
Restrooms: There is a single porta potty at the track.
A short walk from the track, between the softball and soccer fields, is the concessions building with a restroom with running water.
The Field House should be open, with restrooms, locker rooms, and concessions.
Lodging:
The Athletes in Action campus includes dorms for convenient lodging. The cost is $90/ night for a two-person room and $105/ night for a suite (two joined rooms with a connected bathroom).
These can be booked by emailing lisa.knight@athletesinaction.org. Mention that you are here for the race walk.
If staying in the dorm, drive to the Athletes in Action office building.
651 Taylor Drive
Xenia, OH 45385
Dorms are right next to the main office building, about a half mile from the track.
Next closest lodging:
● Hampton Inn & Suites 194 Progress Dr. Xenia, OH 45385
● John Allen House Bed & Breakfast 209 E 2nd St. Xenia, OH 45385
Food, Groceries:
Xenia has everything you need in terms of grocery stores (Kroger, Aldi, Wal-Mart) and restaurants. Joel's favorites for a nutritious meal are OneBistro, Coffee Hub, and Sweet Boutique. For a hearty post-race meal, explore Nick’s Restaurant, Los Mariachis, Taku Japanese Steakhouse, Butterbee's Grille, or Roosters.
Where can I do a workout?
1) Bike Trails
Xenia is the hub of Greene County that features miles and miles of bike trails. Flat and long, they are perfect for race walking. You can park at Xenia Station (150 S. Miami Ave), just one mile from the track. If you’re staying in the dorms, you can jog down the hill, exit the front entrance of the Athletes in Action campus (Home Ave.) , cross Home Ave, and begin your workout on the path that runs parallel to Home Ave.
2) If you’re staying at the Hampton Inn, walk right behind the building, past Taku and Penn Station (restaurants), across Hospitality Drive. There’s a fitness path that goes around the YMCA. It’s race walk friendly and almost one mile in length.
3) The Track
Prior to race morning, feel free to drive to the track. If the large yellow gate is open, you are welcome to enter. Our sports complex schedule is busy in the spring and fall, so call Joel ahead of time if you wish to use the track prior to race morning.
Travel
Dayton International Airport is the closest airport to Xenia (about 35 minutes).
Columbus (CMH) is one hour away and Cincinnati (CVG) is a little over an hour.
For any questions, contact Joel at 330-749-3912 or joel.pfahler@athletesinaction.org
Contact information
- Event contact
- Joel A Pfahler
- Phone
- 330-749-3912