The Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K
About this race
This event honors Lesley E. Smith, an incredibly devoted former member of UD EMS and our UD community who passed away from epilepsy in 2008. All proceeds from this event will be donated to The Epilepsy Foundation. Join us in raising money for an amazing cause as you walk/run with our community. Free food and awesome prizes from our sponsors will be provided! We appreciate all of the support and cannot wait to see everyone there!
Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the The Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.
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The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K
This event honors Lesley E. Smith, an incredibly devoted former member of UD EMS and our UD community who passed away from epilepsy in 2008. All proceeds from this event will be donated to The Epilepsy Foundation. Join us in raising money for an amazing cause as you walk/run with our community. Free food and awesome prizes from our sponsors will be provided! We appreciate all of the support and cannot wait to see everyone there!
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The Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K takes place in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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