Alter 5k
Alter 5k is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Kettering, OH, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- Alter High School, Kettering, OH
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Date and Time: Saturday, September 5 at 8am at Alter High School.
The race will start and finish by the knight in front of Alter.
This race supports the Alter High School Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams.
This is a "fun family 5K run/walk".
Participants will receive an Alter Fest 5K T-shirt.
Packet pick-up will be in front of Alter, by the knight, on the morning of the race from 7:00am-7:45am.
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Any questions can be emailed to bortonaa@gmail.com
$25 pre-registration online
$30 race day registration
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kettering, OH
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Alter 5k
Sep 5, 2026