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Name: Run Ohio Races Christmas 15K - Fairborn
Start: 2026-12-26
End: 2026-12-26
Location: Fairborn

Fairborn, United States • 26 Dec 2026

Run Ohio Races Christmas events at Oakes Quarry Park

This set of trail events takes place at Oakes Quarry Park, 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn, Ohio, on December 26, 2026. The courses run through limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and areas with quarry views inside the park.

Distances available include:

1.55 mile fun run
5K (3.1 miles)
10K (6.2 miles)
15K (9.3 miles)

Registration fees are listed per event: $15 for the 1.55 mile fun run, $30 for the 5K, $37 for the 10K, and $45 for the 15K. Registrations completed by October 20 include a short sleeve race shirt; registrations after October 20 do not include a shirt.

Race day packet pickup is scheduled for 7:30 AM at the event location. Overall winners in the 5K, 10K, and 15K receive a special award. All runners receive a finisher medal. 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

1.55 Mile Fun Run

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

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