The 5k for Kelli starts at 9:00 AM, giving you time to settle in the night before if you're traveling to Dayton. The one-mile race takes place at The Flying Field at Wegerzyn. Entry costs between $30 and $35. This August event is straightforward to plan around, with an early morning start that lets you finish and explore the area afterward. Wegerzyn is a known local venue, making logistics simple for out-of-town runners.
From the Race Organizer
14th Annual 5K for Kelli Presented by the Breast Wishes Foundation Saturday, August 15th at 9am . Join us in remembering the life of Kelli James and honoring all the breast cancer survivors, the fighters and the loved ones we’ve 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 2nd) $35 Registration from July 3rd 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 14th from 8am-7pm at the Breast Wishes Foundation 115 E National Rd Vandalia, OH 45377 We highly recommend pre-packet pickup!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 15.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dayton, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
5k for Kelli 2026 — Dayton, OH takes place on August 15, 2026. The race is held in Dayton, Ohio.
Where is 5k for Kelli 2026 — Dayton, OH held?
5k for Kelli 2026 — Dayton, OH is held at The Flying Field at Wegerzyn in Dayton, Ohio.
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