
DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026 is a running race on October 12 – December 5, 2026 in Sylvania, OH.
From the Organizer
There is nothing better than being outdoors as the leaves turn, and the weather becomes more conducive to quality running and walking. Dave's Running Shop wants to make sure that you put your best foot forward when heading out the door to your local race. The Dave's Holiday 5K Program provides expert coaching alongside a fun and motivating community of runners who are working toward a common goal. Training is always more enjoyable with others, so join us for some health, fitness, and fun!!!
This plan is designed for the person who wants to get out the door and start a healthy lifestyle, from walking to running with the goal of completing a 5K race by the end.
Rally the troops at your workplace and let Dave's train your corporate team for the biggest holiday 5K race around...Dave's Turkey Chase! Get your team registered and receive a discounted entry for the Turkey Chase.
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Express Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,038
as of 2023
City Elevation
663 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 39 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 DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
36
Days to train
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026
Oct 12, 2026