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5K for K9s
2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Alum Creek State Park Beach, 3083 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
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We are excited to return to Alum Creek State Park beach on Saturday, September 26th for the 18th Annual 5K for K9s! You also have the option to run or walk with your four-legged friends virtually between 9/24-9/27 if you cannot attend the event in person.

We will have 100 great auction and raffle items online for you to bid on and feature some at the event on the 26th! All participants get a soft t-shirt, swag bag, and medal!

Friends of the Shelter is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization established to fund the medical care of the sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.

The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is funded by the county budget and from funds generated through fees, such as dog licenses. However, these sources of funding are not sufficient to provide medical care for the Shelter dogs that need more than basic services.

The Friends of the Shelter was formed in 2003 to save these sick or injured—but otherwise adoptable—dogs so they can be adopted into loving, forever families.

Friends of the Shelter is an all-volunteer group of local individuals who donate their time to the day-to-day operations of the organization. Additionally, the volunteers plan and coordinate fundraising events, marketing and public relations projects and provide accounting and legal guidance. As an all-volunteer group, the organization is able to keep overhead very low, allowing over 95% of donations to help our shelter dogs in need.

Price Schedule5KMarch 1 – September 25$35Race Day$40

Schedule of Events8:00 am: Registration opens / Packet Pick-up / Vendor Booths open9:00 am: Race Start10:00 am: Vendor expo; stick around for prizes, raffles, and auctions!

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Awards

Top 5 MenTop 5 WomenTop 5 Runners with Dog

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run
2026-09-27 08:00 - 11:30 | Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd, Upper Arlington, OH, 43220, United States
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Join the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation for their 5th annual Kids in Capes 5K + Fun Run to benefit pediatric cancer research grants!

The route runs a gorgeous (and mostly flat!) 5K route through North Upper Arlington, beginning and ending at Thompson Park. A shorter kids dash and 1-mile option take place within Thompson Park. The after race party includes a family-friendly activities like bounce houses, games, an interactive art project, a silent auction and bake sale.

We can’t wait to see you for another beautiful and meaningful event that helps fill the gap for pediatric cancer research funding.

5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run Registration includes:

Race Shirt, swag bag, coffee, water, banana, access to post-race activities (Bounce houses, yard games, obstacle course, cape and mask decorating, face painting and interactive community art project).

Fleet Feet gift cards for top 3 overall for 5K ($50, $75 and $100)

Post-Race Activities Only:Kids 5 & Under not registering for the race with a time chipped bib, please register them for post-race activities only so they can join all the fun we offer following the race.

Learn more about CMHF: www.thecmhfoundation.org

Schedule of Events6:45am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins8:00am: Kids Dash 8:10am: 1 Mile Begins8:15am: 5K Begins9:00am: Awards Ceremony10:30am: Silent Auction Closes

Price Schedule5K1 Mile Fun RunKids 5 & Under* VirtualThrough August 31st$32$22$8$40September 1st – Race Day$37$27$15$45

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Saturday September 26, 2026: 10am-4pm Location: Fleet Feet1344 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221

SWAG

Coming Soon!

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Awards

1st Place 5K: $100 Fleet Feet gift card

2nd Place 5K: $75 Fleet Feet gift card

3rd Place 5K: $50 Fleet Feet gift card

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Josephinum 5K Run / Walk
2026-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43235, United States
The FRIENDS OF THE JOSEPHINUM again present the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk at the Pontifical College Josephinum.

Please note that to support the growth of the event and provide a better experience for runners and walkers, the Josephinum 4-Miler is now the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk.

The Friends of the Josephinum 8th Annual 5K Run / Walk features a one-loop course that will take runners and walkers on a tour of the Pontifical College Josephinum campus and surrounding neighborhood. The 2026 event will again offer a virtual option for supporters from around the nationProceeds are used for scholarships and the financial needs of seminarians at the Pontifical College Josephinum.

Since 1984, the Friends of the Josephinum have provided financial support to Josephinum seminarians, assisting with the cost of tuition, textbooks, clothing, medical care, dental care, eye care and emergency travel needs of the seminarians. Since 2001, more than $1 million has been provided by the Friends of the Josephinum through a variety of fund-raising efforts.

Family Rate!Register three (3) or more participants at the same time and get $15 off (discount automatically applied upon check out if 3 or more registrations are in the cart).

ParkingEvent parking will be at Crosswoods Center I & II office park at 100-150 E. Crosswoods Blvd.

What You Get:

Unisex Event Shirt

Official Finisher’s Medal

FREE Race Photos

Bottle of Wine (21 & Over) or Trappist Monastery Jam (Under 21)

Fresh Breakfast Burritos

White Castle Sliders

For complete information regarding Josephinum, please visit the race website.

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Madison Christian, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport, 43125
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MCS students present “Finish Strong 5k” with a 1 mile fun run! One of the favorite competition trails in the MOCAL takes you off the typical hard-surface trails to the beautiful fields along Bixby Road. A fun day for students, staff, families, churches and the community.

Price Schedule5K1MThrough October 3rd$30$30Oct. 4th-Oct. 10th$35$35Oct. 11th-Oct. 17th$40$40

Schedule of Events8:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins10:00am: 1 Mile Begins10:30am: 5K Run Begins

SWAG

Coming Soon!

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

October 16th: 7:45am – 8:45am @ MCC CHURCH PORTICO (3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport, OH 43125), then afternoon in the same location from 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Course Map

Awards

Top male trophy, top female trophy

Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Helping Heroes Veterans Day 10K
2026-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Helping Heroes, 44 16th St, Wheeling, WV, 26003
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Helping Heroes brought back a Wheeling Favorite. It is the same race, with a similar mission: Supporting Local Veterans. This is a point-to-point road 10k with rolling hills.The Race starts in front of Bridge Street Middle. It turns left at the light and continues on National Road, through Elm Grove, Dimmydale, Woodsdale, all the way up to the Mount Wood Overlook. Then downhill on Stone Blvd into Chapline Street. Finishing with a turn onto 16th street in front of Helping Heroes new headquarters.

• Packet pickup and day of registration will occur at Bridge Street Middle School Parking Lot starting at 7:30 am• Suggested parking is downtown (street parking around 14th Street, Northern Community College lots or Wesbanco Arena Parking Garage.• Buses will take participants from downtown to the start line at Bridge Street Middle School. Buses will leave from 44 16th Street at approx. at 7:30, 7:45, 8:00 and 8:15.• You can park at Bridge Street Middle. But no buses will run to Bridge Street after the event.• The Award Ceremony starts at 10:30 for Runners and 11:30 for Walkers. Ceremony will take place near the finish line at 44 16th Street Park in front of Northern’s B&O building

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Thursday November 19th: 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Centre Wheeling Fellowship Church (use blue door on 22nd St.)41 22nd St, Wheeling, WV 26003

Friday November 20th: 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Centre Wheeling Fellowship Church (use blue door on 22nd St.)41 22nd St, Wheeling, WV 26003

SWAG

Coming Soon!

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Awards

• Top 3 overall male and top 3 overall female runners• Top 3 male and top 3 overall female walkers• Top 3 place finishers in each age group run and walk• Finisher Challenge Coin for all participants• First 200 registrants will receive race shirt

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Delaware Turkey Trot
2026-11-26 08:00 - 12:00 | E Winter St (Near Library), 84 E Winter St, Delaware, ohio, 43015
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The Delaware Turkey Trot is a family friendly run/walk on Thanksgiving morning. There is a Kid’s run (Little Gobbler) for ages 8 and under. There is a 5K and a 1.5 mile option for the run/walk, and virtual option.

Get ready for a scenic and festive Thanksgiving run through the heart of downtown Delaware!Your race begins and ends on charming East Winter Street, near the library, passing by local favorites The Strand Theatre, 1808 and Mi Cerrito on your way to dash up historic Sandusky Street. Then it’s a smooth cruise down Wilmer before hitting an out-and-back stretch on Henry Street — a perfect place to find your rhythm. Then a unique crossing over the pedestrian bridge above Route 23, offering epic views and a fun change of pace. From there, it’s a final push down East Winter to the finish line celebration where it all began.

This the Thanksgiving Day tradition your family will look forward to every year!

Please note: portions of this course are coned down the middle, maintaining traffic patterns, so please be aware and stay inside the designed course. Sandusky Street from William to Wilmer will have the parking lane and one lane to run in (running on the far left lane). Additionally Winter Street from Lake St to Estelle St will be coned down the middle (runners on the right lane).

Run for a Cause. This event donates 100% of it’s proceeds to the Autism Society Central OH (ASCO). We’ve donated nearly $232,000 to date. So come out and create a great family Thanksgiving tradition.

Packet Pickup is spaced out over 3 days the week of the race see details below.

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Price Schedule5K/1.5MileKid’s RunThrough November 2$45$17November 3-November 14$50$20November 15-22 $55$20No race day registration

Schedule of Events7:30am: Course Opens8:15am: Little Gobbler Begins8:30am: 5K Begins8:40am: 1.5 Mile BeginsNo race day packet pickup

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

November 23rd: 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm -7:00pm @ New Beginnings Church2163 ST RT 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015

November 24th: 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm -7:00pm @ New Beginnings Church2163 ST RT 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015

November 25th: 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm -7:00pm @ New Beginnings Church2163 ST RT 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015

SWAG

Participants receive a long sleeve t-shirt and a finisher medal, along with an individual dessert. SWAG images coming soon!

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Awards

Awards for Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female.

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Powell Turkey Trot 4 Miler
2026-11-26 08:30 - 12:00 | 47 Hall Street, 47 Hall St, Powell, Ohio, 43065, United States
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We are so excited to celebrate our 12th Anniversary with Powell and Central Ohio! We could not have put this race on for 12 years without the support from the Powell Community. Come out and join 1500 of your friends and family this year!

TO CELEBRATE 12 YEARS, SWAG is going to be EVEN BETTER this year! We will be bringing back the Race Medal this year again as we had a ton of great feedback. In addition to the newly added finishers medal, we will continue the tradition of partnering with the local elementary schools to create race magnets designed by the kids.

We are also bringing back the 4-Pack of beer from Nocterra Brewing Company, OR the option of a specially designed Race Sock. You will have the choice to pick either the four-pack of beer or a pair of race socks. Nocterra will also be creating a new brew for our race which will be part of the 4-Pack.

Additional SWAG will be provided in the SWAG bag with goodies from brand-new sponsors.

We will also continue our tradition with Nothing Bundt Cakes mini-Pumpkin Bundtinies. Not sure who is more excited, the participants or our staff!?!?!

DEADLINE to GUARANTEE SHIRT, BEER, and SOCKS is NOV 15th, 2026! Register NOW to GUARANTEE swag!

Price Schedule4 MilerThrough September 30th$45Through October 31st$50Through November 15th$55Through Race Day$60

Schedule of Events8:30am: Wobble til You Gobble Kids Race9:00am: 4 Miler Begins9:45am: Awards Ceremony

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

November 25th and 26th: 10:00AM – 7:00PM @ East Community Room, 47 Hall St, Powell

SWAG

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Awards

1st place for Men and Women – $400/each

2nd Place for Men and Women – $350/each

3rd Place for Men and Women – $300/each

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Bexley Turkey Trot
2026-11-26 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 333 Drexel Ave., Bexley, Ohio, 43209-2139
Join us for the 12th annual Bexley Turkey Trot for Feeding Hungry Neighbors!

Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church is proud to host the Bexley Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning as we raise awareness and funds for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, a part of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Join us for A 5K run, 2K walk, & 100-yard “Tot Trot” kids race! There is something for everyone in the community!

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Flying Feather
2026-11-26 09:00 - 12:00 | The Club at Corazon, 7155 Corazon Dr, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION!

Join us for the Flying Feather Four Miler Presented by OhioHealth, the ultimate Thanksgiving Day celebration for family, friends, and your community! Every participant enjoys a Premium Hoodie, Finisher’s Medal, Bottle of Wine, and more—the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities.

The Flying Feather Four Miler will be hosted by the Club at Corazon in Dublin, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day 2026, taking you on a beautiful 4-mile or 2-mile tour of the Dublin community. The Flying Feather Four Miler will begin at 9 a.m. and the Kids’ Gobbler Chase will begin at 8:30 a.m.

NEW IN 2026: A shorter Flying Feather 2-Mile Run / Walk. All the fun, half the distance!

Give Back this Thanksgiving: The Flying Feather Four Miler benefits the 2nd & 7, a non-profit organization based in Columbus whose mission is to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward.

Columbus Kids’ Book Bank:2nd & 7 is continuing its mission of providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward by opening central Ohio’s first free book bank.The book bank enhances 2nd & 7’s mission by allowing them to provide even more books to the schools, teachers and children who need them the most. 2nd & 7 wants to be a trusted source in the community for making book donations.

You can help too! At packet pick-up and on race day, we’ll be accepting NEW and very gently used K-6 books to be shared with local classrooms throughout central Ohio. Together, we can make this Thanksgiving one to remember—for both runners and the kids in our community!

What You Get:

FREE Race Photos Presented by OhioHealth

Premium Hoodie!

Official Finisher’s Medal to show off at Thanksgiving dinner!

Bottle of Bread and Butter Chardonnay Wine for your Thanksgiving Table (distributed on Race Day)

Official Race Bib

For complete information please visit the race website.

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

OhioHealth First On the First
2027-01-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Start your New Year off on the right foot with the 2026 OhioHealth First On The First 5K, the M3S Sports holiday event that combines a 5K Run/Walk, community and a traditional New Year’s Day celebration.

Join us Thursday, January 1, 2026, as we return to Otterbein University for a 5K Run/Walk that starts and finishes near the Clements Center. Cross the finish line and head straight to the legendary Yabo’s Taco Party to celebrate conquering your first goal of the year with great food and good vibes!

Register 3 & Save $15Register 3 Save $15: Save $5 off each registration when you register 3 people (must enter promo code 2026SAVE15 at check out)!

Registration is now open!

What You Get:

Post-Race Party with Yabo’s Tacos

Official Unisex Technical Event Shirt

Official Finisher’s Medal

Official Race Bib

FREE Race Photos Courtesy of OhioHealth

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Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
