Thomas J. Frericks 5K
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!
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the Thomas J. Frericks 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Dayton.
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Thomas J. Frericks 5K takes place in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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