Thomas J. Frericks 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The University of Dayton Department of Health and Sport Science annual Thomas J. Frericks 5K event is set for 2026! The event will take place on UD's campus over Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26th. 2026 marks the 34th annual Thomas J. Frericks 5k. The race will begin in front of the RecPlex at 10:00am. Proceeds of the Thomas J. Frericks 5K will benefit the Department of Health and Sport Science and Phi Epsilon Kappa.
The cost for the in-person 5K event is $30. Registration includes a t-shirt if registered by Sept 1.
Prizes will be awarded to the male and female overall winners and the top 3 males and females in each age division.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dayton, OH
Population
136,741
as of 2023
Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 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.
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110
Days to train
- Race
- Thomas J. Frericks 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Thomas J. Frericks 5K?
- Thomas J. Frericks 5K is a running race held in Dayton, Ohio on September 26, 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 Thomas J. Frericks 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton RecPlex, Dayton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thomas J. Frericks 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thomas J. Frericks 5K
Sep 26, 2026