FCA Stay the Course 5K
FCA Stay the Course 5K is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Salem, OH, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 1151 E. 6th Street, Salem, OH
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The FCA "Stay the Course" 5K & 1-Mile takes place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
The event takes place at First Christian Church in Salem. The address is: 1151 E. 6th Street, Salem, Ohio 44460.
The 1-Mile begins at 8:15am and the 5K begins at 8:30am.
Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal, participant shirt and chip-timed bib number.
- Medals are limited to the first 50 registered.
Kids Fun Run time: TBD.
Registration for the kids fun run includes a swag FCA water bottle (no shirt, no medal).
Both the 1-Mile & 5K are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Millport 4 Ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, OH
Population
11,805
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,174 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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FCA Stay the Course 5K
Aug 15, 2026