5k for Kelli
5k for Kelli is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Dayton, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
14th Annual 5K for Kelli
Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation
Saturday, August 15th at 9am.
Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the loved ones we’ve lost. 100% of proceeds go to granting wishes for women with breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation.
The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying! Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.
Event Fees: Early Registration only $30! (through July 2nd) $35 Registration from July 3rd to Race Day (Register by July 25th to guarantee a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)
Awards: We will give medals, prizes and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.
Age Categories: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Event Parking and Registration: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
Pre-Registration packet pick up: Friday August 14th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377
We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
City Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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5k for Kelli
Aug 15, 2026