Run for Remembrance 5K

Name: Run for Remembrance 5K
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Defiance

OCT

2026

Honor loved ones at the Run for Remembrance 5K in Defiance, Ohio on Oct 17, 2026 while supporting local students. Proceeds support scholarships for seniors pursuing trades, automotive or military jobs, with food vendors and a friendly vibe.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Defiance, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Run for Remembrance 5K takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio (ZIP 43512). The event start and finish are at the Defiance Reservoir area, located at 1107-1149 Precision Way. The race is described as a memorial event dedicated to those who have died and held in honor of an individual.

The listed entry fee for the 5K is $30. The price increases after October 5, 2026.

Purpose, proceeds and on-site details

Proceeds from registration and donations are allocated to a scholarship program. The scholarship is for local graduating seniors and lists the following eligible post-graduation plans: employment in the automotive field, employment in a factory, employment in the trades (construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, etc.), or enlisting in the military. Additional race materials include a downloadable PDF and references to a race website and social media page for more information. Food vendors are planned to be in attendance and will be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Run for Remembrance 5k