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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
5151 Denise Dr, 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 · 50–69°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 50°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Run for the Rams 5K
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 5151 Denise Dr, Dayton, OH
- Registration: Register here
Course Details
- Route: Begins on the MVS campus
- Neighborhood: Heads towards the Country Place neighborhood
- Turnaround Point: Ulliman Farm (formerly Mead Farm)
- Return: Participants will head back towards campus after the turnaround
Participation Information
- Eligibility: Open to all - runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs
- T-shirt Orders: Order by 9/13 for pickup on race day
- Medal: Top 50 MVS student finishers will receive a finisher's medal
- Cost: The race is free for all participants
Post-Race Activities
- Family Fun Zone: Activities from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, free for all
- Homecoming Events: Enjoy soccer and volleyball matches after the race
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