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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

📅 September 25, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Dayton · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 26, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Thomas J. Frericks 5K in Dayton, Ohio, is an annual 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk organized by the University of Dayton's Department of Health and Sport Science, with the option to take part in person or virtually. The race starts at 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2027.

The event supports the Department of Health and Sport Science and the Phi Epsilon Kappa society. Registration includes a T-shirt if completed before a set deadline. Awards go to the top male and female runners and to the top three in each age group.

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