At a glance
- Date
- Nov 1, 2026
- Location
- Kettering, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Nov 1, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Please join us on this special day to celebrate the life of Melissa Fortener-McLaughlin. Registration will begin at 10:00am on the morning of the race. All proceeds go to the Fairmont Girls Basketball Program. All are welcome … runners and walkers of all ages, children, and dogs! Come out and enjoy a fun-filled morning to honor Melissa!
Course: Out and back all on the grounds of Fairmont High School!
Registration is $35 through October 18 with a guaranteed shirt. After October 18, shirts are not guaranteed and the registration increases to $40. There is a family rate of $95 (for a family of 4). Shirts are included with registrations through October 18. For $5 extra, upgrade to a long-sleeve shirt.
Key dates
Registration opens
Sep 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 18, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 1, 2026
Race day
Nov 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 1, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$40
Tier 2
Ends
Nov 1, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$35Sep 1, 2026
Tier 2
$40Oct 19, 2026
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