
From the Organizer
📍 Oakes Quarry Park – 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324
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Join us at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio for a scenic and challenging trail run through limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and beautiful quarry views.
Choose your challenge with a 1.55 mile fun run, 5K, 10K, or 15K distance. Whether you're new to trail running or looking for a tougher adventure, this race offers rugged terrain, scenic trails, and an unforgettable spring running experience.
🏃 Race Distances:
1.55 mile fun run • 5K • 10K • 15K
⏰ Race Start: 8:00 AM
📝 Race Day packet pickup: 7:30 AM
💲 Registration:
$30 if registered by Nov 20th – includes a short-sleeve Race shirt.
Registrations after Nov 20th will not include a shirt.
🏆 Awards:
Overall winners in the 5K, 10K, and 15K will receive special award.
All runners will receive a finisher medal
Events
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
43°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Carlisle, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
34,506
as of 2023
City Elevation
901 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 61 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
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Candy Cane Classic 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k
Dec 12, 2026