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Quarry Summer Challenge 15K

Name: Quarry Summer Challenge 15K
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Fairborn

Fairborn, United States • 29 Aug 2026

Quarry Summer Challenge 15K

The Quarry Summer Challenge takes place at Oakes Quarry Park, 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn, Ohio. The event is a trail race that uses quarry and park terrain, including limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and quarry views.

Courses are offered over multiple distances:

5K
10K
15K

Entry fees are listed per distance, with a higher fee for the longer distances. Registrations completed by August 15 include a short sleeve race shirt; registrations after that date do not include a shirt. Race day packet pickup is provided.

Awards are given to overall winners in each distance, and all finishers receive a finisher medal. The event is organized as a set of trail races at a single park location on August 29, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Fairborn

Race information

Registration

15 km

15k

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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