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Thomas J. Frericks 5K
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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Dayton, Ohio, United States View on map
Sep 26, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

The University of Dayton Department of Health and Sport Science annual Thomas J. Frericks 5K event is set for 2026! The event will take place on UD's campus over Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26th. 2026 marks the 34th annual Thomas J. Frericks 5k.  The race will begin in front of the RecPlex at 10:00am. Proceeds of the Thomas J. Frericks 5K will benefit the Department of Health and Sport Science and Phi Epsilon Kappa. 

 


The cost for the in-person 5K event is $30. Registration includes a t-shirt if registered by Sept 1.


Prizes will be awarded to the male and female overall winners and the top 3 males and females in each age division. 

 

We look forward to seeing you in September!

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Running

5K Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Dayton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 14.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
65.6%

Course

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  • 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)
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