The FORT 5k
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Kettering, Ohio
- Price $38.35
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day at The FORT 5k on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Kettering, Montgomery. This special event is dedicated to celebrating the life of Melissa Fortener-McLaughlin and invites runners and walkers of all ages, including children and dogs, to take part in this memorable occasion. Registration opens at 10:00 AM, and participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course on the beautiful grounds of Fairmont High School.
With a registration fee of $35 until October 19 (which includes a guaranteed shirt), this is a fantastic opportunity to support the Fairmont Girls Basketball Program while enjoying a fun-filled morning with family and friends. After October 19, the registration price increases to $40, and shirts are not guaranteed. Take advantage of the family rate of $95 for a family of four, which also includes shirts for registrations through October 20. For just $5 more, you can upgrade to a long-sleeve shirt. Don't miss out on this chance to honor Melissa and create lasting memories in a vibrant community atmosphere!
With a registration fee of $35 until October 19 (which includes a guaranteed shirt), this is a fantastic opportunity to support the Fairmont Girls Basketball Program while enjoying a fun-filled morning with family and friends. After October 19, the registration price increases to $40, and shirts are not guaranteed. Take advantage of the family rate of $95 for a family of four, which also includes shirts for registrations through October 20. For just $5 more, you can upgrade to a long-sleeve shirt. Don't miss out on this chance to honor Melissa and create lasting memories in a vibrant community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US ON THIS SPECIAL DAY TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MELISSA FORTENER-MCLAUGHLIN. REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 10:00AM ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE FAIRMONT GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM. ALL ARE WELCOME RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES, CHILDREN, AND DOGS! COME OUT AND ENJOY A FUN-FILLED MORNING TO HONOR MELISSA!
COURSE: OUT AND BACK ALL ON THE GROUNDS OF FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL!
REGISTRATION IS $35 THROUGH OCTOBER 19 WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT. AFTER OCTOBER 19, SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $40. THERE IS A FAMILY RATE OF $95 (FOR A FAMILY OF 4). SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATIONS THROUGH OCTOBER 20. FOR $5 EXTRA, UPGRADE TO A LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT.
COURSE: OUT AND BACK ALL ON THE GROUNDS OF FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL!
REGISTRATION IS $35 THROUGH OCTOBER 19 WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT. AFTER OCTOBER 19, SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $40. THERE IS A FAMILY RATE OF $95 (FOR A FAMILY OF 4). SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATIONS THROUGH OCTOBER 20. FOR $5 EXTRA, UPGRADE TO A LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed if Registered by Oct 19)
Sun 2nd November 2025 (11:00AM EST)
$38.35
The entire course for this race is on the campus of Kettering Fairmont.
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