United Way of Fairfield County 5K Run
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Event overview
The United Way of Fairfield County Annual 5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk takes place on November 8, 2025, at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The event has been held since 1997 and draws several hundred participants each year. Both a 5K and a 2-mile walk are offered in civilian and military/veteran categories.
Race details
Distances:
- 5K
- 2 Mile
Entry pricing listed for civilian participants is $35 (reduced to $25 for ages 0-21). Military and veteran entry pricing is shown as $15. Prices increase after October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT. Long-sleeved race shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 entrants. The 5K uses a closed course. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third-place male and female finishers in the 5K. A traveling Participation Trophy is awarded to the company with the largest number of participants, determined by company size. Additional event information includes packet pickup, race day parking, course map, awards, race insurance, and a refund policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.