
Miami Valley School Run for the Rams 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Dayton, OH.
From the Organizer
Join The Miami Valley School community on Saturday, September 26th for our annual Run for the Rams 5k to kick off a day of homecoming festivities!
The Run for the Rams 5k will remain on its original course, which begins on the MVS campus and heads towards the Country Place neighborhood. The halfway point is on the Ulliman Farm (formerly Mead Farm), where runners will turn around and head back towards campus.
Stick around after the race for awards, Family Fun Zone activities (from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and free for all), and homecoming soccer and volleyball matches.
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Wright Bros Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
136,741
as of 2023
City Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 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
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Miami Valley School Run for the Rams 5K
Sep 26, 2026