Candy Race 5k
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About the race
The Candy Race 5k Columbus is scheduled for July 25, 2026 at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Dublin, Ohio. The event program includes a short children's dash and a 5K Run/Walk. Registration opens February 27, 2026 and closes July 23, 2026. Pricing for the 5K is tiered by total participants: $25 for participants 1 to 50, $30 for 51 to 150, $35 for 151 to 250, and $40 for 251 and above.
Distances offered:
- 200 Yards Jelly Tot Dash for children aged 6 and under
- 5K Run/Walk
All 5K participants, both in-person and virtual, receive a colorful shirt, a large custom medal, a custom bib number, and candy. Awards include first place overall male and female and first-place awards in age-group categories. Age groups listed are 14 and Under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus.
Packet pickup details note a race day pickup at Glacier Ridge Metro Park on July 25 and a pre-race packet pickup listed as to be determined. The description above summarizes the event format, participant benefits, awards structure, and pricing tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
