The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run
From the Organizer
A 5K run at the Ross County Fairgrounds, to include all cancers, with vendors, presenters, and raffle items to raise funds for the Adena Health Foundation’s Cancer Fund, support cancer survivors and engage community in awareness and support. The event is Hawaiian themed and will begin with an 8a registration, followed speaker presentations, with the race to begin at 9:15am. To conclude the event there will be food trucks and a bandstand performance.
Note: You will have the option to add a t-shirt (+$20) to your registration once you have added your personal information. To buy a t-shirt without race registration or an "In Honor Of" Yard Sign, click the "More" tab and shop the event Store. Available for pickup at packet pickup on June 26th at 5p at the PACCAR Building.
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
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chillicothe Mound City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chillicothe, OH
Population
21,958
as of 2023
Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 46 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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19
Days to train
- Race
- The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run?
- The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run is a running race held in Chillicothe, Ohio on June 27, 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 Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio at 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Fight Back 5K Cancer Walk/Run
Jun 27, 2026