April 25, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩 The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race.
All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress.
Event Highlights:
-Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods
—Food and Drink
—Petting Zoo
—bouncy house
-50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets
-Halfway Water Station provided by Aaron Greene.
-Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago
—John Dugos, our Official Photographer
Volunteer Support:
-Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track
-Race Penguin staff
Safety & Support:
-Norton City Police: Road security
-Norton City Fire Department: First aid support
Promotion & Media:
-Social Media
-WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements
Giving Back:
All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at https://www.summitesc.org/AboutUs1.aspx.
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We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals.
Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!
| Price Schedule | 5K | Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Through November 30th | $25 | |
| Through February 28th | $35 | |
| Through April 24th | $40 | |
| Through Race Day | $45 | $20 |
*Groups of 10-25 People Receive $5 Discount per Registration.
| Schedule of Events |
|---|
| 7:30am: Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens |
| 8:30am: Kids Fun Run |
| 8:45am: Pre-Race Announcements |
| 8:55am: National Anthem |
| 9:00am: 5K Race Start! |
| 9:45am: Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open |
| 10:15am: Awards Ceremony |
| 10:45am: Community Fun & Wrap-Up |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
| April 24th: 8:00am – 6:00pm @ Columbia Woods Pavilion Columbia Woods Drive, Barberton, OH US 44203 |
SWAG
T-Shirts:
We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!
Course Map
https://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-PUZZLE-DASH-26
Awards
5K:
Top 3 – Overall Female & Male
Top 1 – Female & Male in the following age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
