Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Anderson 5K Run/Walk Overview

Join us for the third annual Anderson 5K Run/Walk!

This event was created to raise money for the Kayla Anderson Scholarship Fund that provides scholarship awards to graduating Vandalia Butler High School seniors.

Sarah and Kayla Anderson, along with two other neighbors, were tragically and senselessly killed in their Butler Township homes on 8/5/22. This event rocked the entire community. Shortly after, support came in from all over the city and surrounding communities and the Kayla Anderson Scholarship Fund was created. The family hopes to see this scholarship fund bless many students for many years to come and also honor Sarah and Kayla’s lives, leaving a legacy of loving others well and living their lives to the fullest.

To learn more about Sarah and Kayla as well as the scholarship fund/ways to donate, visit www.sarahandkayla.org.

Event Details

• Date: September 26, 2026
• Location: 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, OH
• Participants: Receive water, a granola bar, and a chance to win fun door prizes!
• Donate: If you would like to donate items to be given to race participants, reach out to tmketchen@gmail.com.

Registration Information

Now through September 16, 2026

• $30: Adults (19 and older, includes shirt if registered by 9/16 at 11:59pm)
• $20: Students (18 and younger, includes shirt if registered by 9/16 at 11:59pm)
• $20: Shirt only (Pick up at race, No Mailing Option)

September 17th through September 25th

• $30: for everyone (shirt not guaranteed)

Race Day

• $35: for everyone (shirt not guaranteed)

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30am: Registration opens
• 8:45am: Registration closes
• 9am: 5K starts
• 10am: Awards
• 10:30am: Race timing stops and course closes

Parking and Location

• Venue: Vandalia Rec Center, 1111 Stonequarry Rd Dayton, OH 45414.
• Note: Dogs are not permitted.

Awards

• Overall: Top OVERALL male and female runner
• Age Groups: Top males and females in the categories 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

For more information and to register, visit Anderson 5K Run/Walk.