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Name: The Oakes Quarry Trail Challenge 15K
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Fairborn

Fairborn, United States • 6 Jun 2026

The Oakes Quarry Trail Challenge 15K

The event is a group of trail races held at Oakes Quarry Park, 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn, Ohio, on June 6, 2026. The course runs through limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and quarry viewpoints and is organized as trail races with repeated laps.

Distances offered include a 5K, 10K, and 15K. The lap structure is fixed: the 5K is two laps, the 10K is four laps, and the 15K is six laps. Registration opens on different dates for each distance and closes on the day of the event. Entry fees vary by distance.

Awards are given to overall winners in each distance, and all finishers receive a medal. The event is presented as spring trail running at a quarry park and emphasizes rugged terrain and scenic sections along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Fairborn

Race information

Registration

15 km

15k Trail Challenge

10 km

10k Trail Challenge

5 km

5k Trail Challenge

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

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