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The Memorial Day 5k

Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Dayton, OH
2900 Glengarry Dr, 45420
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Kick off Memorial Day with a 5K run, a free pancake breakfast, a Runners Plus gift card, and a special "Mini March" for kids.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Join the Dayton Track Club for their annual Memorial Day 5K in Dayton, OH. This event offers a festive way to start your holiday, complete with a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes of Ohio and a $10 gift card to Runners Plus for all 5K participants. Kids under 12 can enjoy the free, untimed "Mini March" and receive spirited swag. Awards are presented across various categories, including age groups and servicemembers.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K hosted by the Dayton Track Club.
  • Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast and a $10 Runners Plus gift card.
  • Kids under 12 can participate in the free, untimed "Mini March" with fun swag.

Standout details

  • Free pancake breakfast
  • $10 Runners Plus gift card
  • Free kids' "Mini March"
  • Awards for top finishers & age groups

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The course

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From the organizer

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.

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