"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- The Dawes Arboretum, Newark, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk (Timed) · 1-mile Fun Walk · 5K (Untimed)
From the Organizer
Licking Memorial Health Systems exists to improve the health of the community. The objective of the “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk is to offer a community event that encourages a healthy lifestyle.
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
84°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Wtr Wks, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, OH
Population
50,393
as of 2023
Elevation
859 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 25 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- The Dawes Arboretum, Newark, OH
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk?
- "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk is a running race held in Newark, Ohio on July 18, 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 "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Newark, Ohio at The Dawes Arboretum, Newark, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the "For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk
Jul 18, 2026