Run for Remembrance 5K

OCT

17

2026

Run for Remembrance 5K at Defiance Reservoir on October 17 honors loved ones and raises funds for local scholarships for grads entering trades, manufacturing, automotive or the military. Community atmosphere with food vendors on race day.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Defiance, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Run for Remembrance 5K - Event overview

The Run for Remembrance 5K is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio (ZIP 43512). The event place is listed at 1107-1149 Precision Way at the Defiance Reservoir. The race is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of those who have died and is presented in memory of an individual noted by the organizers. Registration is listed at $30, with the price increasing after October 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT. Food vendors are expected to attend on race day.

Scholarship and other information

Proceeds from registration and donations will support a scholarship program. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors from a local school and pursuing work or service in one of these areas: an automotive job (mechanic, technician, etc.), factory work, the trades (construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, etc.), or enlistment in the military. Additional event details and downloadable race materials are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Run for Remembrance 5k