CRC Mile Dash
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Event Overview
The CRC Mile Dash is an annual running event held in Dublin, Ohio, celebrating the anniversary of the Columbus Running Company. The event focuses exclusively on the 1 mile distance, offering various heats to accommodate different age groups and performance levels. It is a featured part of the 2026 RUNColumbus Race Series.
Participants can choose from several specific event categories based on their age or running pace:
- Women's Elite Mile: Open to female athletes with a pace faster than 6:30 min/mi.
- Men's Elite Mile: Open to male athletes with a pace faster than 6:00 min/mi.
- Girls Grasshoppers Kids Mile: For participants aged 13 and under.
- Boys Grasshoppers Kids Mile: For participants aged 13 and under.
- Adult Open Mile: A general heat for adult participants.
Community and Charitable Impact
The event includes a High School Challenge, which supports local high school running teams. Participation in this challenge helps these school teams earn funds based on the number of registrants associated with their team. Additionally, the event partners with the Alzheimer's Association to support their vision of a world without Alzheimer's.
Participant Information
Registered participants receive a soft t-shirt, with sizes available during the registration process while supplies last. The event provides organized early packet pickup, designated race day parking, and course safety measures. Awards are presented following the races, and participants have access to official course maps and referral rewards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
