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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
207 N. River Avenue, Toronto OH
5K
31–51°F · some rain risk
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2026
30–56°F
dry
2025
33–69°F
dry
2024
41–67°F
dry
2023
27–40°F
dry
2022
8–35°F
dry
2021
25–48°F
dry
2020
40–55°F
rain
2019
27–52°F
dry
2018
25–38°F
dry
2017
18–46°F
dry
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About this race
The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K
The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K is always held during St. Patrick's Day Weekend. It is one of the first, flattest, fastest, funnest, faith-filled, and greenest race/walk events of the year, and all proceeds go to families currently undergoing cancer treatment! Running along the scenic Ohio River, this event is USATF-certified and professionally timed.
Awards
- Top 3 Overall: Top 3 Overall (M/F) and Top 3 (M/F) in each Age Group receive a special one-of-a-kind medal!
- Age Groups: Age Groups are 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & up. No double medals rule applies.
- Medals for All: Every participant 12 & under receives a medal!
T-Shirt Deadline
!! T-SHIRT DEADLINE !! - Please register by EOD on February 21st, 2027 to guarantee your T-shirt commemorating the event and recognizing our community sponsors.
Event Features
- Live Presentation: Featuring a live National Anthem, color guard, and an Irish Blessings raffle.
- Celebration: Enjoy food, music, prayer and more! So wear your kilts and don your green outfits to help us celebrate our 17th Anniversary!
Charity Goals
Our goal is to help honor all those who are battling and have survived this terrible disease and to raise money to help benefit cancer patients and their families throughout the Ohio Valley. This event is the primary fundraiser for The Ohio Valley Fighting Cancer Fund, a registered 501(c)3 charity. Apply for financial assistance anytime on our website www.fightingcancer5k.com!
Quadfecta Challenge
This is the first race of four Toronto, Ohio 5K's needed to complete the Gem City Quadfecta Challenge! Find out more on Facebook!
Event Details
- Date: March 13, 2027
- Location: 207 N. River Avenue, Toronto, OH
- More Info: Click here for race details
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