3 running and walking events in Lancaster, Ohio
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Lancaster
3 events in Lancaster-
Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
In 2026, the Lancaster Memorial Day 5K Roosters Run continues it's tradition as one of the longest-running road race events in Ohio. The race starts and finishes at Lancaster High School and covers a flat, extremely fast course that is certified by USATF. As always, the Lancaster Memorial Day 5K is an excellent value offering a race day shirt, many age group medals, door prizes from numerous community partners, and a free race for the littlest ones after the 5K! Join us this Memorial Day!
Hurry and register early, because race day shirts are guaranteed to the first 175 registered participants
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Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:30 to 8:30 am
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5k Start Time: 8:30 am
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us and support The Chase Haley Project in breaking the stigma and promoting suicide prevention efforts in Fairfield County. This event takes place on the Lancaster High School Bob Reall Cross Country course. Participants can run or walk the 2 mile course.
Location
- Ohio University - 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
Registration Fees
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$35 per person - Deadline June 1
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$45 per person - After June 1
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$250 - Teams / Groups of 10 Participants ** Important - See info below on creating, paying and adding members to your team/group
Race Day Packet Pickup
- 7:00 - 8:00 am
Race Start Time
- 8:00 am
Awards
The following will receive custom batons specific to our race:
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Whichever team finishes first (one per person)
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Top male and female team (one per person)
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Every 10 years (top 3)
Team / Group Registration
The team price is $250 for which you can register up to 10 members. The team captain can create the team without registering. (go to the top menu, click on the group/teams item.)
When the first person registers they will pay $250. The team captain can create the team and pay the team fee straight away. Once the first member has been registered, the next team members from 2 to 10 can register on the team and it will not charge team. Team captains when you create your team, create a strong password but also one that your team members will be able to remember.
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:15 AMSee full details
Start your Thanksgiving celebration by running the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k with hundreds of your closest friends. Get your body moving with this Thanksgiving morning tradition, fire up your metabolism for the upcoming feasts, and help support the Foundation Dinners as they continue to serve the community on Lancaster's west side, a tradition they have faithfully maintained for over 30 years.
The Foundation Dinners serves over 2500 meals a month enlisting the aid of over 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County churches, organizations, businesses and industries. The Foundation Dinners provides an opportunity for these volunteers to contribute to the needs of many poverty-stricken families and individuals in our community, as well as becoming part of the broadcast system which informs the local area of the presence of hunger and homelessness amongst us.
Early Race Registration Fees:
Ages 11 & over (5k timed) $35
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 16th.
Register by 1pm on November 16th to be guaranteed a T-shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size; after November 16 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown.
Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 16 (if your size is available online), as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system.
What You Get For Registering:
Participants will receive their choice of one of the following items: a turkey hat, elf hat, or Santa hat (approximately 20 different hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (multiple colors to choose from) or t-shirt or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt.
Every registrant will also receive
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a custom race bib,
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a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut and/or cookie,
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a chip timed race result,
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instant results,
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snacks and refreshments
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AND MORE!!
Age group award winners will receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal which is pictured with the swag on the official race website: https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k
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Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 16 members.
[email protected] +1 602-463-0277