All Things Race Day
- What is the address of the race venue?
- Center Park Blvd, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324
- Are there bathrooms onsite?
- Yes, plenty! We rent numerous portos! We always encourage participants/spectators to use the bathroom before they arrive but there are plenty of options onsite!
- Is there gear check?
- No, we do not offer gear check. Parking is widely available right near the start/finish however so you can quickly access your vehicle. Please keep your vehicle locked at all times as a precaution.
- What's the course like?
- Both courses are extremely fast. Beginning at Wright State University, they both head towards Kauffman Ave towards Huffman Prairie. 1.55 miles in the 5K turns back while the 15K heads on to Huffman Prairie Flying Field where it makes a loop around the prairie before returning back to the Nutter Center. Both courses are slightly downhill on the way out and slightly uphill on the way back but still relatively fast.
- Is this a USATF Certified Course?
- No, however, the course has been wheeled as if it were going to be certified and thus the course is quite accurate.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, please click "Course Map" under the race info tab to view an up to date course map.
- Is there water on the course?
- Yes! There are at least 4 water stations on the 15K course and 1 on the 5K course.
- Are there time limits?
- Yes, due to the need to reopen the roads as required by our permit there is a three hour cutoff.
- Are strollers allowed?
- Yes, we simply ask you stay to the outside and at the start please stage further back. Please be respectful of others on the course.
- Are dogs allowed?
- No, our events are insured through the Road Runners Club of America and our insurance policy specifically does not cover dogs and does not allow for them at our events.
- Is there medical support?
- Yes, we have an AED onsite and Dayton Children's Hospital always has a staff member onsite to support the event. Additionally ARP staff is AED/CPR certified.
- Is this event chip timed?
- The Fairborn Flyer 15K has partnered with Speedy Feet, the leading event timer in southwest Ohio to provide chip timing. Runners will have a disposable timing chip on the backside of their bib and will not have to do anything in order to get 100% accurate results!
- Are there awards??
- 15K - Yes, we do handmade in the USA awards for the top 3 overall male and female, top 3 overall male and female masters runners, and top 3 in standard 10 year age groups.
- 5K - No, there are no awards for the 5K aside from the finisher medals.
- Are there cash prizes?
- Yes, they are as follows;
- Top Three Overall Male & Female (cash prizes)
- 1st - $200
- 2nd - $150
- 3rd - $100
- Top Three Master's Male and Female will receive Roderer Shoe Center Gift Cards
- 1st - $75
- 2nd - $50
- 3rd - $25
- What is the 15K course records?
- Men - 48:46.4 - Matt Lemon (2019)
- Women - 58:31.8 - Maria Scavuzzo (2019)
- Is there a bonus for breaking the 15K course record?
- Yes, anyone who breaks the course record will receive an extra $100.
