Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Food on the Run 5k Run/Walk
Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Food on the Run 5k Run/Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Kettering, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- Alter High School, Kettering, OH
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Thank you for participating in the Kiwanis Food on the Run 5K this Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sept 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Your participation will directly benefit over 850 children in the Kettering-Centerville area facing food insecurity issues. All net proceeds support the Kettering Backpack Program and Centerville Food2Go Programs.
Runners and walkers will be starting by the Knight in front of Alter High School. We are running in tandem with the Alter Cross Country team and their supporters, so plenty of opportunity to show your mettle!
Online Registration is $30 and includes a bib and a race shirt. Race-day registration is $35. All registrations received by Aug 24 are guaranteed to receive the requested shirt size. You can pick up race items at Alter High School starting at 7:00 AM on race morning. Shirt size is not guaranteed for registrations received after Aug 24.
Choose to donate versus run or walk? We’ll miss you on the road, but your donation directly benefits the Kettering Backpack Program and Centerville Food2Go Programs.
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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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kettering, OH
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Food on the Run 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Alter High School, Kettering, OH
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Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Food on the Run 5k Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026