United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Lancaster, Ohio
- Price $17.70 - $38.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the scenic Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. Kicking off at 8:30 AM, this beloved community event has been a highlight since 1997, attracting hundreds of enthusiastic participants each year. Runners and walkers will navigate a closed 5K course, competing for cash prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Additionally, local businesses can showcase their team spirit in the friendly competition for the Participation Trophy, given to the company with the most participants.
This year, the event also features a Food Drive supporting the Weekend Backpack program, encouraging attendees to donate items like granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a day of community and camaraderie, the United Way 5K Run promises an uplifting experience for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to give back and get active!
This year, the event also features a Food Drive supporting the Weekend Backpack program, encouraging attendees to donate items like granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a day of community and camaraderie, the United Way 5K Run promises an uplifting experience for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to give back and get active!
Organiser's Description
_THE 5K EVENT STARTS AT 8:30 AM_
Since 1997, the United Way 5K Run/Walk has been a community favorite.
This event brings several hundred participants annually to the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. It's a closed 5K course. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers for the 5K.
Our traveling Participation Trophy has become very popular with local businesses. Trophies are awarded to the company with the largest number of participants (either walk or run) based on company size. It's a great opportunity to bring people together.
This year, United Way of Fairfield County will also be hosting a Food Drive for our Weekend Backpack program and will be asking for donations of granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce.
_FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S UNITED WAY COLOR WALK, HELD AFTER THE 5K ON NOVEMBER 14TH, CLICK HERE [https://surveys.levitate.ai/#/event/eyJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiIsImtpZCI6ImM2MGQ3YWU4LWRiNjgtNDUwYi1iZGEyLWJhMTViZGZiMzczYSIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJhaWQiOiJkMzkxMWE5Ni0yMTlhLTRmYTgtOWE4NS0xMmQ2YzlkNjc0OTgiLCJzdWIiOiIwOTY5N2VlMS0yODkwLTQ5NzUtOGVhOS03MDU0MWJjNTkyYzQiLCJuYmYiOjE3OTA4MTE2ODYsImV4cCI6MjUzNDAyMzAwODAwLCJpYXQiOjE3OTA4MTE2ODYsImlzcyI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBpLmxldml0YXRlLmFpLyIsImF1ZCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBpLmxldml0YXRlLmFpLyJ9.mPtk8aRaYkySK_1m5R8fd_J7GKItaSaozw3e_RLheShRcTRfI9iDVhHQ3FgeM7NKHa6CvMDWA4Q8Ixk71_sKUA]!_
Since 1997, the United Way 5K Run/Walk has been a community favorite.
This event brings several hundred participants annually to the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. It's a closed 5K course. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers for the 5K.
Our traveling Participation Trophy has become very popular with local businesses. Trophies are awarded to the company with the largest number of participants (either walk or run) based on company size. It's a great opportunity to bring people together.
This year, United Way of Fairfield County will also be hosting a Food Drive for our Weekend Backpack program and will be asking for donations of granola bars, trail mix, cereals, fruits, and applesauce.
_FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S UNITED WAY COLOR WALK, HELD AFTER THE 5K ON NOVEMBER 14TH, CLICK HERE [https://surveys.levitate.ai/#/event/eyJhbGciOiJIUzUxMiIsImtpZCI6ImM2MGQ3YWU4LWRiNjgtNDUwYi1iZGEyLWJhMTViZGZiMzczYSIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJhaWQiOiJkMzkxMWE5Ni0yMTlhLTRmYTgtOWE4NS0xMmQ2YzlkNjc0OTgiLCJzdWIiOiIwOTY5N2VlMS0yODkwLTQ5NzUtOGVhOS03MDU0MWJjNTkyYzQiLCJuYmYiOjE3OTA4MTE2ODYsImV4cCI6MjUzNDAyMzAwODAwLCJpYXQiOjE3OTA4MTE2ODYsImlzcyI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBpLmxldml0YXRlLmFpLyIsImF1ZCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBpLmxldml0YXRlLmFpLyJ9.mPtk8aRaYkySK_1m5R8fd_J7GKItaSaozw3e_RLheShRcTRfI9iDVhHQ3FgeM7NKHa6CvMDWA4Q8Ixk71_sKUA]!_
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