Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k
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.
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Running
5k Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dayton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 8:52 PM local time (EDT) in Dayton on May 24, 2026 — 14h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Col. Paul M. Kelly Memorial Day 5k
5k Run/Walk · 42 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Corsaro | 19:17 | 6:13 /mi |
| 2 | Luke Flowers | 20:15 | 6:32 /mi |
| 3 | Devin Kelly | 20:22 | 6:34 /mi |
| 4 | Jeff Spieles | 22:37 | 7:18 /mi |
| 5 | Aaron Rubin | 23:28 | 7:34 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 53 Dayton events
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