
From the Organizer
🐔🥚 Chicken Run 5K: Crack the Riddle, Run for a Cause! 🏃♀️✨
Which came first — the chicken or the egg? This spring, we’re racing to find out at the Chicken Run 5K, a fun-filled fundraiser supporting the life-changing work of the Dayton Autism Society! Whether you’re a speedy rooster, a casual stroller, or rocking your best chicken costume, every step you take helps provide advocacy, education, safety programs, and community support for individuals and families affected by autism across the Miami Valley.
Expect barnyard-level fun with themed photo stations, silly prizes, family activities, and egg-cellent surprises along the route! After the race, stick around for music, snacks, and a friendly “chicken vs. egg” showdown where participants cast their votes.
So lace up, remember your feathers (optional!), and join us for a morning of movement, laughter, and purpose. Together, we’ll crack the case and make a meaningful difference — one stride at a time! 🐣
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
68°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
20%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
Host City
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
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DAS 5K CHICKEN WALK/RUN, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Up and Running Juniors
Less than a mile away
ORRRC Possum Creek 5k Trail Race
Less than a mile away
The Best Dam 5k, 10k, 15k Race by Run Ohio Races LLC
Less than a mile away
St. Leonard 5K and Fitness Walk in Honor of Veterans
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DAS 5K CHICKEN WALK/RUN
Jun 13, 2026