The FORT 5k
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Kettering, Ohio
- Price $38.35
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for The FORT 5k on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, in Kettering, Montgomery, as we come together to celebrate the life of Melissa Fortener-McLaughlin. This special event welcomes runners, walkers, children, and even dogs, making it a fantastic outing for the whole family! Registration kicks off at 10:00 AM, with the race featuring an exciting out-and-back course on the scenic grounds of Fairmont High School.
Sign up early to take advantage of the registration fee of $35 through October 18, which includes a guaranteed event shirt. After this date, registration will increase to $40, and shirts will not be guaranteed. Families can enjoy a special rate of $95 for a family of four, ensuring everyone can participate in this meaningful celebration. Don't miss out on the chance to honor Melissa while supporting the Fairmont Girls Basketball Program—come for the fun and community spirit!
Sign up early to take advantage of the registration fee of $35 through October 18, which includes a guaranteed event shirt. After this date, registration will increase to $40, and shirts will not be guaranteed. Families can enjoy a special rate of $95 for a family of four, ensuring everyone can participate in this meaningful celebration. Don't miss out on the chance to honor Melissa while supporting the Fairmont Girls Basketball Program—come for the fun and community spirit!
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 18 WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT. AFTER OCTOBER 18, 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 18. 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 18 WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT. AFTER OCTOBER 18, 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 18. 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 18)
Sun 1st November 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$38.35
The entire course for this race is on the campus of Kettering Fairmont.
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Trent Arena / Fairmont High School, 3301 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, 45429, OH, United States
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