2026 Dalton Aruna Run

About the Event

The 2026 Dalton Aruna Run is a benefit race held in Dalton, Ohio, dedicated to the mission of freeing, employing, and empowering victims of human trafficking. Scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, this chip-timed 5K is part of a larger series where 100% of registration fees and additional donations go directly to the Aruna Project's training centers and freedom businesses.

Event Detail	Information
Date & Time	May 30, 2026 (Registration 8:00 AM, Start 9:00 AM)
Location	Village Green Park, South Freet Street, Dalton, OH
Event Distance	5K Run/Walk
Fundraising Goal	$20,000.00

Participant Rewards and Swag:

-- Guaranteed Swag: Participants who register by May 10th are guaranteed a race t-shirt in their preferred size.
-- Artisan Products: This year's registration includes an Aruna Beach Bag, handcrafted by survivors employed by the project, and a tri-blend army green tee.
-- Symbolic Connection: The t-shirt logo and bag buttons feature the names of 10 specific women currently in the brothel system, for whom the participants are running.
-- Individual Incentives: Runners earn a $25 gift card to the Aruna Shop for every $250 raised individually or for every 10 people recruited to a team.

Logistics and Amenities:

-- Packet Pickup: Advance pickup is available on May 29 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) at Jim's Auto & Transmission. Race-day pickup begins at 8:00 AM at the park.
-- Timing Services: The 5K is chip-timed, and participants can access their live results via the Race Penguin Timing App.
-- Course Policies: Strollers are permitted (starting at the back for safety), and walkers are fully encouraged. While dogs are not allowed to run the course, they are welcome as spectators.
-- Parking: On-site parking is provided at Village Green Park with additional overflow spaces available across the street.

Awards and Recognition:

-- Performance Awards: The top male and female finishers of the 5K each receive an Aruna Dopp Kit Bag and a $50 online gift card.
-- Fundraising Excellence: The individual who raises the most funds for the project is also awarded a Dopp Kit and a $50 gift card at the finish line.
-- Community Impact: Registration fees fund training centers in Southeast Asia that provide counseling, meals, and trade skill development for survivors.

The 2026 Dalton Aruna Run provides a tangible way for the local community to participate in an international human rights movement, combining athletic pursuit with direct social impact.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$40.22

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Dalton.

thermostat Temperature

10.7° / 21.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.0° / 19.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:08

nightlight Sunset

20:37

About Dalton

Learn more about the host city, Dalton.

Dalton is a village in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio, with a population of just over 2,000 people. It is a sleepy and relaxing residential town, and is considered to be an untouched tourist area off the traditional Amish tourist path. The village is very well kept and clean but a convenient location to surrounding tourist areas north, south, east, and west of it.