United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run
United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Lancaster, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Location
- 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 5K event starts at 8:30 AM
Since 1997, the United Way 5K Run/Walk has been a community favorite.
This event brings several hundred participants annually to the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. It's a closed 5K course. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers for the 5K.
Our traveling Participation Trophy has become very popular with local businesses. Trophies are awarded to the company with the largest number of participants (either walk or run) based on company size. It's a great opportunity to bring people together.
This year, United Way of Fairfield County will also be hosting a Food Drive for our Weekend Backpack program and will be asking for donations of granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce.
For information about this year's United Way Color Walk, held after the 5K on November 14th, click here!
Events
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
54°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster, 1 mi from the venue.
About Lancaster, OH
Population
40,902
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 25 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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38
Days to train
- Race
- United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
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United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run
Nov 14, 2026