5k for Kelli
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Dayton, Ohio
- Price $33.55
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual 5K for Kelli on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Dayton, Montgomery! This spirited event kicks off at 9 AM and is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the life of Kelli James while honoring breast cancer survivors and those who have bravely fought the battle. The 5K run/walk features a scenic 3.1-mile out-and-back course that meanders alongside the picturesque Stillwater River, starting and ending at Wegerzyn Gardens.
Bring the whole family to this fun-filled event, where dressing up in fairy-themed attire is highly encouraged! Whether you don a tutu, wings, or a flower crown, or simply enjoy the free fairy face painting and colorful hair spraying available, you’ll be part of a magical day. All proceeds from this event go directly to granting wishes for women battling breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with early registration available for just $30 until July 3rd. Don’t miss your chance to earn medals and prizes as we honor the top performers in various age categories! Mark your calendars for this uplifting and impactful day in Dayton!
Bring the whole family to this fun-filled event, where dressing up in fairy-themed attire is highly encouraged! Whether you don a tutu, wings, or a flower crown, or simply enjoy the free fairy face painting and colorful hair spraying available, you’ll be part of a magical day. All proceeds from this event go directly to granting wishes for women battling breast cancer through the Breast Wishes Foundation. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with early registration available for just $30 until July 3rd. Don’t miss your chance to earn medals and prizes as we honor the top performers in various age categories! Mark your calendars for this uplifting and impactful day in Dayton!
Organiser's Description
13TH ANNUAL 5K FOR KELLI
PRESENTED BY THE BREAST WISHES FOUNDATION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT 9AM.
JOIN US IN REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF KELLI JAMES AND HONORING ALL THE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE LOVED ONES WEVE LOST. 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO GRANTING WISHES FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER THROUGH THE BREAST WISHES FOUNDATION.
The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying! Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.
EVENT FEES: Early Registration only $30! (through July 3rd) $35 Registration from July 4th to Race Day (Register by July 25th to GUARANTEE a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)
AWARDS: We will give medals, prizes and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.
AGE CATEGORIES: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
EVENT PARKING AND REGISTRATION: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP: Friday August 15th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377
We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!
PRESENTED BY THE BREAST WISHES FOUNDATION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT 9AM.
JOIN US IN REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF KELLI JAMES AND HONORING ALL THE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, THE FIGHTERS AND THE LOVED ONES WEVE LOST. 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO GRANTING WISHES FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER THROUGH THE BREAST WISHES FOUNDATION.
The 5k for Kelli Run/Walk is a super fun event for the whole family. It is a 3.1 mile out and back course that begins and ends next to Wegerzyn Gardens and winds along the beautiful Stillwater River. Because Kelli loved fairies, we encourage everyone to dress up in tutus, wings, and flower crowns. No fairy gear? No problem! We have everything you need at the merchandise tent with all proceeds going to Breast Wishes Foundation. We also offer free fairy face painting and colored hair spraying! Registration and Merchandise tents will open at 7:30 am.
EVENT FEES: Early Registration only $30! (through July 3rd) $35 Registration from July 4th to Race Day (Register by July 25th to GUARANTEE a super-soft and comfy t-shirt)
AWARDS: We will give medals, prizes and gift cards to the Top 3 Male and Female overall and the Top 3 Male and Female in each age category.
AGE CATEGORIES: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
EVENT PARKING AND REGISTRATION: The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP: Friday August 15th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377
We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.55 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 7/25)
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.55
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