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Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k
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Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k

Dayton, Ohio, United States
May 24, 2026
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About this race

Join us at the University of Dayton this Memorial Day weekend to run, walk and remember. We are coming together to honor the legacy of Colonel Paul M. Kelly and to stand in solidarity with those who serve and have served.

Why We Run

Every stride you take helps bridge the gap for our heroes in the classroom.  100% of the proceeds from this race directly support the military-connected student community at the University of Dayton, providing essential resources, programming and support services for our veterans and their families.

T-Shirt guaranteed if registered by May 1.

Race morning check in starts at 9am at the UD Rec Plex.  Race starts promptly at 10am.

Join fellow runners on May 24, 2026 for the Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.

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5k Run/Walk

May 24, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for May in Dayton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 11.3° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 20.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 11.3° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
11.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.6mm

About Dayton

Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k takes place in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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