BuckeyeThon 5K
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BuckeyeThon 5K
BuckeyeThon 5K is a community running event on 09/06/2026 in Columbus, Ohio, held around The Oval and campus greenspaces. The event benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital and includes both a 5K and a short kids fun run.
The event includes these distances:
- 5K
- 50 yards (Kids Fun Run)
Finishers receive a free BuckeyeThon T-shirt and a commemorative medal. The 5K is laser timed. On-course support includes hydration stations and free food after the race. The event environment features music, a DJ, cheering families, and inflatables for children. Participants have opportunities to meet Champion Kids during the event.
There are separate registration categories and fees: OSU student 5K with Dance Marathon registration, OSU student 5K without Dance Marathon registration, general public 5K, and a kids fun run. Fees listed by the organizer are $40 for the student 5K with Dance Marathon registration, $25 for the student 5K without Dance Marathon registration, $45 for the general public 5K, and $5 for the kids fun run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
