The Memorial Day 5k
About this race
Race Info
Join Dayton Track Club and Can't Stop Timing Company in hosting their annual 5k! All 5k participants receive a $10 gift card to Runners Plus, and a FREE pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes of Ohio!
The Memorial Day "Mini March" is a FREE, untimed race for kiddos < 12 years old. All Mini Marchers will receive some fun, spirited swag for marching!
Packet Pick-up
Sunday, May 24th @ 1:00-5:00pm at Runners Plus - South Dayton (Kingsridge location)
Monday, May 25th / Race Morning @ 7:15-8:15a
Registration
$35 - Through May 3rd
$40 - May 4 through 24th
$45 Race Day (shirt not guaranteed)
25% discount to Paid Dayton Track Club Members
No t-shirt option - save $5!
Awards
All finishers receive $10 to Runners Plus, and a full pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes (if you can catch them, that is)!
Top 3 M/F
Top 3 M/F Masters (40+)
Top M/F Servicemember (including active and retired)
Top M/F Age Groups (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Volunteers
All non-running volunteers will receive a gift card to Runners Plus* and a breakfast ticket!
Link: https://forms.gle/Vdy53HGf3EBeSLu79
*DTC Elite non-running volunteers can choose to count the race toward their incentives or receive a gift card.
Join fellow runners on May 25, 2026 for the The Memorial Day 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.
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Running
Memorial Day 5k
Weather Overview
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About Dayton
The Memorial Day 5k takes place in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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