Memorial Day 5K & Mini March
Mon, May 27
|Kettering Recreation Complex
The Memorial Day 5k is BACK with a new location & kids race!
Time & Location
May 27, 2024, 8:30 AM
Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
About the Event
Race Info
Join Dayton Track Club and Key Sports in hosting their annual 5k on Memorial Day! This year, we've added a FREE "Mini March" for ages 8 and under! All 5k participants receive a $10 gift card to Runners Plus and a too-cool cooling towel from Blue Star Families! Afterward, kick-off your recovery with Mobility Fit Physical Therapy!Â
The Memorial Day "Mini March" is a FREE, untimed 400m (1 track lap) race for kiddos 8 and under. All Mini Marchers will receive some fun, spirited swag for marching!Â
Packet Pick-up
- Sunday, May 26th @ 1:00-5:00pm at Runners Plus - South Dayton (Kingsridge location)
- Monday, May 27th / Race Morning @Â 7:15am-8:15am
Event ScheduleÂ
- 7:15-8:15am - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up // Mini March open 7:30-9:15am
- 7:50-8:10am - Art Kitze Memorial Warm-up with Michelle Kitze
- 8:20am - Announcements & National Anthem by Maura Lemon
- 8:30am - 5k Race Start
- 8:45am-10:00am - Mobility Fit Physical Therapy Tent open for massage/treatment
- 9:15am - Registration closes for Mini March
- 9:30am-10:00am - Mini March (after the 5k)
- 10:00am - 5k Awards
Registration Info
- $30 through April 30th
- $35 through May 26th
- $40 on Race Day (shirt not guaranteed)
- 25% discount to Paid Dayton Track Club Members
- No t-shirt option - save $5!
- Guaranteed T-shirt deadline: May 22
- Mini March - online closes May 24th / Race Day registration available from 7:30-9:15am.
Location/Parking
- Kettering Recreation Complex (2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering, OH 45420)
Course
- Route (two loops) - mix of recreation path, sidewalk, and road
- Mini March (Kids Race - 8 and under) - 1 lap (400m / 1/4 mile) around a paved track (near the 5k start/finish)
Race Awards
- Overall M/F
- Top M/F Masters
- Top M/F Stroller
- Top M/F "Blue Star Award" (for Active Military and Veteran participants)
- Age group awards (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)