Rachel & Friends 5k
Rachel & Friends 5k is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Washington Township, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Rachel & Friends is a non-profit organization that works with adults with developmental disabilities. In addition to day programming, we work with individuals in the community that also have developmental challenges. The purpose of this race is to empower the community to see the amazing individuals around us with Down Syndrome, Autism or other challenges and embrace the beauty in all of us. The event offers two race distances, 5k or 1 mile. Choose whatever is best for you! There is also a free fun run for the kids before the start of the 5k and 1-Mile races. All kids will receive a ribbon when they finish the fun run.
Please note: The online registration deadline, to receive a shirt at the 5k is October 10, 2026. Those who register online, or in person, after this deadline, may not receive a shirt at the 5k. In-person registration will be available on the day of the event at 8:00pm.
Packet Pick up will occur on October 23, 2026 from 1p-4p at 1700 Lyons Road, Suite A2—A New You Total Wellness.
Awards will be handed out per age category at the end of the race and $100 gift card will be handed out to the overall male and female runners.
1st Place Male - $100 Gift Card
1st Place Female - $100 Gift Card
Awards for the Top Male/Female per age group (0-11, 12-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60 and up)
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Wright Bros Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Washington Township, OH
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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93
Days to train
- Race
- Rachel & Friends 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Rachel & Friends 5k
Oct 24, 2026