Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Springfield, Ohio
- Price $38.85
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming community of Springfield, Clark! Celebrating its 18th year, this festive race is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations while supporting a wonderful cause. This year features a timed 5k run/walk on a new scenic route along Fountain Boulevard, with results managed by Finishtiming for accurate tracking of your performance.
Participants will have the chance to compete for awards, with prizes for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. Best of all, proceeds from the event benefit the Clark County Special Olympics, making your participation meaningful. Don't forget, packet pickup and race registration will take place at Springfield Health and Fitness on Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM—please note that there will be no race day registration. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun and impactful Thanksgiving morning!
Participants will have the chance to compete for awards, with prizes for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. Best of all, proceeds from the event benefit the Clark County Special Olympics, making your participation meaningful. Don't forget, packet pickup and race registration will take place at Springfield Health and Fitness on Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM—please note that there will be no race day registration. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun and impactful Thanksgiving morning!
Organiser's Description
This Thanksgiving Day race is in its 18th year! Proceeds benefits Special Olympics. It's a great way to start your Thanksgiving and for a great cause. This year, there is only a Timed 5k Run/walk
The Timed 5k Race is a new 5k route on Fountain Blvd. with Finishtiming providing chip timing, and results. For the 5k, there are awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers plus age group awards.
Proceeds from this event benefit Clark County Special Olympics.
PACKET PICKUP/RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE AT:
(NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION)
SPRINGFIELD HEALTH AND FITNESS
202 N. LIMESTONE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM
The Timed 5k Race is a new 5k route on Fountain Blvd. with Finishtiming providing chip timing, and results. For the 5k, there are awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers plus age group awards.
Proceeds from this event benefit Clark County Special Olympics.
PACKET PICKUP/RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE AT:
(NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION)
SPRINGFIELD HEALTH AND FITNESS
202 N. LIMESTONE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.85 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 11/06)
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$38.85
OPENS 27 AUG
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