
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 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:
5K • 10K • 15K
⏰ Race Start: 8:00 AM
📝 Race Day packet pickup: 7:30 AM
💲 Registration:
$30 if registered by August 5th – includes a short-sleeve Race shirt.
Registrations after August 5th 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
85°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
29%
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
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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 Gauntlet 1.55, 5k, 10k, 15k
Aug 15, 2026