Rachel & Friends 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Washington Township, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:45 AM | Free | – |
| 1-Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run: Free until Oct 24.
- 1-Mile Run/Walk and 5k Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:54 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1700 Lyons Rd, Washington Township, OH 45458
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5k Run/Walk
1-Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Speedy Feet) for Rachel & Friends 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rachel & Friends 5k?
At the 2025 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:46 or better, the top quarter in 30:06, and half the field in 51:57; the last tenth came in after 1:01:12.
At the 2025 1-Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 16:45 or better, the top quarter in 16:47, and half the field in 19:01; the last tenth came in after 26:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 53:57 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 35:42 | 29:33 |
| 50-59 | 52:06 | 37:57 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:06, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1700 Lyons Rd, Washington Township, OH 45458Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 970 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (guaranteed with entries thru Oct 10)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Rachel & Friends 5k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 56 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 51:57 and the winner ran 17:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:06, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1700 Lyons Rd, Washington Township, OH 45458.
From the organizers
Rachel & Friends is a non-profit organization that works with adults with developmental disabilities. In addition to day programming, we work with individuals in the community that also have developmental challenges. The purpose of this race is to empower the community to see the amazing individuals around us with Down Syndrome, Autism or other challenges and embrace the beauty in all of us. The event offers two race distances, 5k or 1 mile. Choose whatever is best for you! There is also a free fun run for the kids before the start of the 5k and 1-Mile races. All kids will receive a ribbon when they finish the fun run.