Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Springfield, OH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This Thanksgiving Day race is in its 18th year! Proceeds benefits Special Olympics. It's a great way to start your Thanksgiving and for a great cause. This year, there is only a Timed 5k Run/walk
The Timed 5k Race is a new 5k route on Fountain Blvd. with Finishtiming providing chip timing, and results. For the 5k, there are awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers plus age group awards.
Proceeds from this event benefit Clark County Special Olympics.
PACKET PICKUP/RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE AT:
(NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION)
SPRINGFIELD HEALTH AND FITNESS
202 N. LIMESTONE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM
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
47°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, OH
Population
58,410
as of 2023
City Elevation
944 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 49 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?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
Nov 26, 2026