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Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
5k Run
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From the Organizer

Join us for the third annual Anderson 5K Run/Walk! 

This event was created to raise money for the Kayla Anderson Scholarship Fund that provides scholarship awards to graduating Vandalia Butler High School seniors.

Sarah and Kayla Anderson, along with two other neighbors, were tragically and senselessly killed in their Butler Township homes on 8/5/22. This event rocked the entire community. Shortly after, support came in from all over the city and surrounding communities and the Kayla Anderson Scholarship Fund was created. The family hopes to see this scholarship fund bless many students for many years to come and also honor Sarah and Kayla’s lives, leaving a legacy of loving others well and living their lives to the fullest.
To learn more about Sarah and Kayla as well as the scholarship fund/ways to donate, visit www.sarahandkayla.org

Run/Walk participants will receive water, a granola bar and a chance to win fun door prizes!!

If you would like to donate items to be given to race participants, reach out to tmketchen@gmail.com

Registration:

Now through September 16, 2026

  • $30 - Adults (19 and older, includes shirt if registered by 9/16 at 11:59pm)
  • $20 - Students (18 and younger, includes shirt if registered by 9/16 at 11:59pm)
  • $20 - Shirt only (Pick up at race, No Mailing Option)

September 17th through September 25th

  • $30 - for everyone (shirt not guaranteed) 

Race Day

  • $35 - for everyone (shirt not guaranteed)

Schedule:

  • 7:30am - Registration opens
  • 8:45am - Registration closes
  • 9am - 5K starts
  • 10am - Awards
  • 10:30am - Race timing stops and course closes

Parking and Location:

  • Vandalia Rec Center, 1111 Stonequarry Rd Dayton, OH 45414. 
    Dogs are not permitted

Awards:

  • Top OVERALL male and female runner
  • Top males and females in the age groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 and over.

Events

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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

75°

Typical Low

52°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:29 AMSunset 7:29 PMDaylight 12h 0m

Host City

About Dayton, OH

Population

136,741

as of 2023

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

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Anderson 5k Run/Walk
Date
September 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Anderson 5k Run/Walk?
Anderson 5k Run/Walk is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Anderson 5k Run/Walk?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Anderson 5k Run/Walk?
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Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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