In 70 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Mercy Health Imaging Center, Springfield OH
Distance
5K
Typical weather
32–45°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
35–53°F
dry
2024
35–51°F
dry
2023
32–45°F
rain
2022
28–54°F
dry
2021
24–37°F
dry
2020
46–53°F
dry
2019
39–57°F
dry
2018
30–48°F
rain
2017
27–44°F
dry
2016
36–43°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: Mercy Health Imaging Center, Springfield, OH
- URL: Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
Event Highlights
- 18th Year: This Thanksgiving Day race is in its 18th year!
- Purpose: Proceeds benefit Special Olympics.
- Event Structure: This year, there is only a Timed 5k Run/walk.
- Awards: Awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers plus age group awards.
Race Details
- Location of Race: New 5k route on Fountain Blvd.
- Timing: Finishtiming providing chip timing and results.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds from this event benefit Clark County Special Olympics.
- Registration: There will be no race day registration.
Packet Pickup/Race Registration
- Venue: Springfield Health and Fitness
- Address: 202 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503
- Date: Wednesday, 5PM-8PM
- Note: No race day registration will be available.
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