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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster OH
5K
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
35–59°F
dry
2024
43–54°F
rain
2023
35–55°F
dry
2022
29–43°F
dry
2021
33–38°F
rain
2020
27–49°F
dry
2019
23–41°F
dry
2018
23–34°F
dry
2017
33–46°F
dry
2016
30–56°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH
URL: Race Registration
About the Event
Since 1997, the United Way 5K Run/Walk has been a community favorite.
This event brings several hundred participants annually to the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. It’s a closed 5K course.
Cash Prizes: Awards are given to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers for the 5K.
Participation Trophy
Our traveling Participation Trophy has become very popular with local businesses.
Trophy Criteria: Trophies are awarded to the company with the largest number of participants (either walk or run) based on company size.
Purpose: It’s a great opportunity to bring people together.
Food Drive
This year, the United Way of Fairfield County will also be hosting a Food Drive for our Weekend Backpack program.
Requested Donations: Donations of granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce will be appreciated.
Additional Information
For information about this year's United Way Color Walk, held after the 5K on November 14th, click here.
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