Run for Remembrance 5K
Run for Remembrance 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Defiance, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is a heartfelt race dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of those we have lost. This race is inspired by and in honor of Erasmo Elias Jr.
The Run for Remembrance 5K is more than just a race; it's a chance to come together in support and solidarity. Each step we take is a tribute to the memories we hold dear. This race is a symbol of hope and healing for all. Whether you are running in memory of a friend, family member, or anyone who has touched your life, this event provides a space to honor their legacy and find solace in shared experiences.
The proceeds will go towards a scholarship.
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Defiance, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Defiance, OH
Population
16,830
as of 2023
City Elevation
703 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 83 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 Run for Remembrance 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- Run for Remembrance 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Run for Remembrance 5K
Oct 24, 2026