Run for Remembrance 5K

OCT

24

2026

This 5K run in Defiance, Ohio, honors loved ones and is inspired by Erasmo Elias Jr. The event fosters community support, and all proceeds fund a scholarship for local graduates entering skilled trades or the military. Food vendors will be on site.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Defiance, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Run for Remembrance 5K takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio. The event address is 1107-1149 Precision Way, at the Defiance Reservoir.

Event Purpose

This running event is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of those who have been lost. It is inspired by and in honor of Erasmo Elias Jr. The event is described as a chance for participants to come together in support and solidarity. The proceeds from the event will go towards a scholarship fund.

Scholarship

Registration fees and donations are directed to a scholarship. The scholarship has specific requirements for applicants, including being a graduating senior from a local school and pursuing a career in fields such as automotive work, factory jobs, skilled trades (construction, plumbing, electrical, welding), or enlisting in the military.