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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
University of Dayton RecPlex, Dayton OH
5K
58–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
57–75°F
dry
2024
62–73°F
dry
2023
56–79°F
dry
2022
54–65°F
dry
2021
49–73°F
dry
2020
59–79°F
dry
2019
58–75°F
dry
2018
57–72°F
rain
2017
64–86°F
dry
2016
60–72°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Cloudy · 57–71°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 57°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Thomas J. Frericks 5K
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: University of Dayton RecPlex, Dayton, OH
- Time: 10:00 AM
About the Event
- Description: The University of Dayton Department of Health and Sport Science annual Thomas J. Frericks 5K event is set for 2026!
- Occasion: The event will take place on UD's campus over Family Weekend.
- History: 2026 marks the 34th annual Thomas J. Frericks 5K.
- Beneficiaries: Proceeds will benefit the Department of Health and Sport Science and Phi Epsilon Kappa.
Registration Information
- Cost: The cost for the in-person 5K event is $30.
- Included: Registration includes a t-shirt if registered by September 1.
- Link: For more details, visit here.
- Prize Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the male and female overall winners and the top 3 males and females in each age division.
Closing Remarks
- Looking Forward: We look forward to seeing you in September!
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