
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.
Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Events
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Millport 4 Ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,805
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FCA Stay the Course 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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)
FCA Stay the Course 5K
Aug 15, 2026