The Gauntlet – 5K, 10K & 15K

Choose your challenge: 5K, 10K or 15K at scenic Oakes Quarry Park

Take on The Gauntlet with Run Ohio Races on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio!

Choose from a 5K, 10K or 15K course featuring scenic quarry views, wooded trails, rocky sections and changing terrain. Each lap is approximately 1.55 miles:

5K: 2 laps

10K: 4 laps

15K: 6 laps

Packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m., and all distances start at 8:00 a.m.

Runners and walkers of all experience levels and paces are welcome. Every participant will receive a finisher medal, and overall awards will be presented for each distance. Water and Gatorade will be available near the start and finish area throughout the race.

Location: Oakes Quarry Park, 1267 E. Xenia Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324

Come challenge yourself, enjoy the beautiful quarry scenery and see whether you can conquer The Gauntlet!

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Oakes Quarry Park

The Gauntlet – 5K, 10K & 15K is taking place at Oakes Quarry Park, which is located at 1267 E. Xenia Drive in Fairborn. Oakes Quarry Park - Oakes Quarry Park is a 217-acre public park in Fairborn, Ohio

Run Ohio Races.

Run Ohio Races - Run Ohio Races hosts fun, welcoming races for runners and walkers of all abilities. Our events feature unique themes, multiple distance options, finisher medals, and a supportive community atmosphere throughout Ohio.