Candy Race 5k
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Candy Race 5k Columbus
Candy Race 5k Columbus is a running event held on July 25, 2026, at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Dublin, Ohio. The event includes both a short youth dash and a 5k run and walk, and it lists in-person and virtual participation for the 5k.
Distances:
- 200 Yards for the Little Jelly Tot Dash
- 5K for the main run/walk
All 5k participants, both in-person and virtual, receive a colorful fun t-shirt, a large custom medal, a custom bib number, and candy. The Little Jelly Tot Dash is a very short event for children aged six and under who are not able to complete the full 5k; that dash has no registration fee.
Registration for the 5k is subject to tiered pricing by participant count. The listed pricing tiers are: participants 1 to 50 pay $25, 51 to 150 pay $30, 151 to 250 pay $35, and 251 or more pay $40. The event information also lists a registration fee of $30 for the 5k.
Awards include first place overall male and female and first place male and female in age groups. Age group categories include 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus.
Race day packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday July 25 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Pre-race packet pickup is listed as TBD. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
