Fairfield Avenue Mile

30th Annual Fairfield Avenue Mile + 5K – Bellevue/Dayton, KY

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Celebrating 30 years of Faith, Fellowship, and Finish Lines. This Northern Kentucky tradition brings runners, families, and supporters together for a morning of community, competition, and purpose.

The Fairfield Avenue Mile + 5K benefits the Northern Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). All proceeds help provide scholarships for student-athletes and coaches to attend FCA camps, leadership programs, and faith-building events.

FCA’s mission is:
“To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

RACE EVENTS

Packet Pick-Up - Thursday, July 9th
Callahan Community Center, 616 Poplar St, Bellevue, KY, 4:30 - 6:00 PM 

One-Mile  (walk or run)
A casual or fast past one-mile race down Bellevue’s historic Fairfield Avenue.

5K (run only)
A scenic 5K course through Bellevue and Dayton.

Both races start at Bellevue Frisch's and end near the Bellevue Community Center.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE - Saturday, July 11th

7:00 AM – Check-In / Race Day Registration
7:45 AM – Gather for Message and Move to Starting Line
8:00 AM – Race Begins
9:00 AM – Post Race Celebration / Awards 

A NORTHERN KENTUCKY TRADITION

The first Fairfield Avenue Mile was held in 1996. For two decades the race was organized by Bellevue residents Marty and Bobbie Mayer and quickly became a community favorite.

On the race’s 25th anniversary, the event expanded to include a 5K course extending into neighboring Dayton, Kentucky. The addition of the 5K opened the race to even more runners and families throughout the Tri State area.

Today the Fairfield Avenue Mile + 5K continues to bring together the community to celebrate fitness, fellowship, and faith.

SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHES

This race is more than a run—it is an investment in the next generation of leaders.

Through FCA, student-athletes and coaches across Northern Kentucky are encouraged in their faith and leadership through camps, team programs, and discipleship.

Your participation or sponsorship helps make an eternal impact in our community and beyond.

BECOME A RACE SPONSOR

Local businesses and organizations can partner with the Fairfield Avenue Mile + 5K to support FCA’s mission while gaining visibility in the community.

Marathoner Sponsor – $500+
Sprinter Sponsor – $250
Jogger Sponsor – $100
In-Kind Donations

Sponsors receive recognition through race signage, social media, the race website, and official race t-shirt.

Sponsorship deadline: May 1, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jennifer Ratterman
859-261-6929
jratterman2@gmail.com

Tom Ratterman
859-760-6754
basketballdad2@gmail.com

Learn more or donate online:
nkyfca.org/race