Xpand Your Limits
WOMEN’S 5k, YOUNG GIRLS-1-MILER, & HYBRID ATHLETE
SATURDAY, May 17th Columbus, Ohio at The Armory
Where women seek the edge of their potential.
All women. All levels.
Always for a cause.
Join us for our Spring 2025 all-women’s 5k, young girls 1-miler, and hybrid athlete event to compete for a cause. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) to sponsor 100 young girls in their confidence-building program.
Registration price jumps occur on April 17th and race day. We typically fill up within 1 month of registration opening, so we encourage you to register sooner rather than later.
Your registration fee includes the cost of your entry, sauna/cold plunge village, VIP entry to our high-energy, all-women’s lifting event and winner prizes.
Event Day Details
SATURDAY, May 17th – Spring 2025
Columbus, Ohio
8a 5k start time, 9:30a 1-miler start time, 10a lifting start time
Athletes will need to arrive around 7:00-7:30 am; more specific event day details will be included in the confirmation email.
Registration
You can register individually or with a team. Registration price jumps occur April 17th and race day.
Team Registration
Rally a group of 5 or more girls or women together for a team and receive the following:
-$50 XYL gift card valid for any event, coaching, or merchandise
Rally a group of 10 or more girls or women together for a team and receive the following:
-Receive a free team session with XYL founder, Kelsey Lensman, either:
An in-person or virtual talk on confidence, mindset, and stepping outside your comfort zone (Valued at $2,400)
A 1:1 strength training session focused on movement and technique (Valued at $1,000)Divisions
This race is open to ALL levels and ages. You can walk, run, jog, or ruck.
Young Girls 1-miler: 12 years or younger
5k: Any age or skill level
Hybrid Division: Compete in the 5k AND lifting event (click here for lifting information)
Xpand Your Limits Meets are the perfect opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone, build confidence in competition, meet other women, inspire and cheer each other on, and compete for a cause – no matter your level. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present.
Competition
Athletes will complete the 1-miler, 5k or hybrid (5k and lifting). You can walk, run, jog, or skip – just cross the finish line.
See our last lifting meet recap video HERE!
Supporting Charity
Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Ruling Our eXperience (ROX) programs. This will support 100 young girls. ROX, Ruling Our eXperiences, is a national non-profit leader in programming, research and education focused on girls. It provides evidence-based 20-week empowerment programs for girls in elementary, middle, and high school. ROX trains counselors, social workers, and educators to facilitate these programs in schools around the country. The programs teach girls how to communicate effectively, form healthy body image, navigate social media, and become leaders. To donate, click here.
EVENT SPONSORS
Our are incredible days that we cannot make happen without incredible volunteers & generous sponsors who believe in the mission of building strong women as much as we do. We work to make this sponsorship as beneficial as possible for each partner. Any additional questions or ways we might be able to help please email me at events@xpandyourlimit.com.
Sponsorship Packages, Benefits & Next Steps: click HERE
XYL Annual Sponsor: 5,000+
Platinum Sponsor: $2,500+ (Limit to One/Venue)
Deadlift Sponsor: $1,000
Bench Sponsor: $500
Squat Sponsor: $250
Friends of XYL: $ Any Amount
FOR MORE ABOUT XPAND YOUR LIMITS
Xpand Your Limits inspires women of all ages and levels to step out of their comfort zone and show themselves their true potential. We host a variety of events that includes all-women’s lifting, endurance, outdoors, and resilience (breathwork/cold plunge/sauna). Our community believes that limits are meant to be tested – not accepted. Everyone has more potential inside than they can imagine – it’s up to you to go seek it. For more information visit xpandyourlimit.com or check us out at @xpandyourlimits on social media.
Refund Policy
We do not accept refund requests, but you are more than able to substitute an athlete in your place or credit your purchase towards a future event. If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out to us and let us know.
| Price Schedule | 5K Run/Walk/Ruck | Young Girls 1-Miler | Hybrid Athlete: 5k + Lifting Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through April 16th | $45 | $25 | $150 |
| April 17th- May 16th | $55 | $35 | $160 |
| Race Day May 17th | $65 | $45 | $170 |
| Schedule of Events |
|---|
| 6:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins |
| 8:00am: 5k Run / Walk Begins |
| 8:30am-12p: Sauna/Cold Plunge Village |
| 9:30am: Young Girls 1-Miler |
| 10:00am: Exclusive access to watch Women’s Lifting Event |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
| May 16th: 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ The Armory 880 Kinnear Rd, Columbus OH 43212 |
| May 17th: Race Morning 6:30am – 8:00am @ The Armory 880 Kinnear Rd, Columbus OH 43212 |
SWAG
Buy some awesome SWAG during checkout.
Course Map
Awards
Top 2 Each Age Group in 10 Year Age Groups (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39… 60-69, 70+)
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.