Ralph E. Wade 5k
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The 31st Annual Ralph E. Wade 5K is sponsored by the Springboro High School Cross Country Team. Proceeds provide funding for the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for the season.
Race will finish on the stadium track!
Schedule:
7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Registration - Pick Up
7:50 a.m. Fun Run Start - 1 Mile (Free for 6th Grade and Under)
8 a.m. - 5K Start
9:00 a.m. - Awards at Careflight Field
9:10 a.m. - Raffle Winners Announced
Registration:
$25 with T-shirt (if registered by July 10). $20 with no T-shirt. When registering, select 'No Shirt' to reduce your entry fee by $5.
Age Groups:
13 & under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60+
Awards:
Top three overall Male/Female
Top three in each age division
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Wright Bros Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springboro, OH
Population
19,577
as of 2023
Elevation
851 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 43 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Ralph E. Wade 5k
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ralph E. Wade 5k?
- Ralph E. Wade 5k is a running race held in Springboro, 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 Ralph E. Wade 5k?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Springboro, Ohio at Springboro High School Campus, Springboro, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ralph E. Wade 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ralph E. Wade 5k
Jul 18, 2026