
Five at the Fort
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Fort Loramie, OH
- 41 Louis St, 45845
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Join this July 4th 5K and fun run, celebrating community spirit and supporting local causes through the Damian Bruns Memorial Fund.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for
- For a Cause
The Five at the Fort 5K is a community-focused run and walk held on July 4th, honoring the life and legacy of Damian Bruns. All proceeds directly benefit the Damian Bruns Memorial Fund, supporting local Fort Loramie programs and causes. This event celebrates Damian's spirit while bringing the community together for a meaningful and active start to Independence Day. Runners can also enjoy a competitive edge with chip timing and cash prizes for top finishers, alongside a free 1/2 Mile Fun Run for younger participants.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K with professional chip timing.
- Participate in a free 1/2 Mile Fun Run for kids.
- Compete for medals in age groups and a $100 cash prize for overall winners.
Standout details
- Benefits Damian Bruns Memorial Fund
- Held on July 4th at Liberty Days Picnic
- $100 cash prize for overall winners
- Professional chip timing
Perks & features
- Awards
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Five at the Fort 5k Run/Walk
Saturday July 4, 2026 - Fort Loramie, OH
Race Start: 8:30am
Same Location from 2025 - Start and Finish at the Liberty Days Picnic, at the shelter house along Louis Street next to the youth park in the center of town.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE: All proceeds benefit the Damian Bruns Memorial Fund. A community event that honors the life and legacy of Damian Bruns, a fun-loving teen who had a positive impact on those around him. The proceeds from this event go toward supporting Fort Loramie programs and local causes that keep Damian's spirit alive, benefitting the community while celebrating his memory. Turn those burners on!
$25 Pre-registered fee (With Shirt if registered by June 11th)
$15 Pre-registered without shirt
$20 Day of Race Registration fee (No Shirt)
EVENT INFO
Professional chip timing system managed by Can’t Stop Timing Company, Piqua, Ohio.
- Pre-registered packet pickup located at shelter house next to youth park: 7:00 – 8:15am
- Day of Race Registration: 7:00 – 8:15am
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run Registration, Free: 7:00 – 9:00am
Fun Run begins at 9:15am -
AWARDS
Announced at conclusion of race - Medals to top three finishers in each male and female age group.
$100 cash prize to the overall first place male and female runners!
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