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8th Annual Running Scared 5K Sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital

Sat October 26, 2024 Directions

Events

5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

$40 $35 10:00AM EDT Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

1-Mile Family Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

$40 $35 10:00AM EDT Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

Enjoy the fall season by joining the Canal Winchester Chamber for the 8th Annual Running Scared 5K and 1-Mile Family Run/Walk at Canal Winchester High School!

Grab your costumes and get moving for the best event of the season. We'll have an awesome 2024 race shirt (while supplies last), race bib, and medal for all registrants in both events. This year, our in-person event will take place on October 26th at Canal Winchester High School.

We are awarding prizes to the best costumes again. Costume prizes will be awarded to:

  • Adults: funniest and scariest
  • Under 16: funniest and scariest

Additional Event Information

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup details are TBD. There will be race-day pickup available near the start line beginning at 8:30 AM. The race will begin at 10:00 AM.

Race Day Timeline

8:30 AM - Race day check-in and packet pickup begins at Canal Winchester High School (in the parking lot between the high school and the stadium)
9:00 AM - Health Fair Begins
10:00 AM - 5K and 1-Mile start
12:00 PM - Event ends

Costume Contest

We are awarding prizes to the best costumes again. Costume prizes awarded to:

  • Adults: Funniest and Scariest
  • Under 16: Funniest and Scariest

Volunteer

This event needs volunteers to help before, during, and after the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the volunteer tab on the left side of the page. An email will be sent out a few days prior to the event with a location and parking details. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.

Become a sponsor

Support the race by becoming a sponsor. We know you understand the importance of maintaining a strong community. That’s why we are offering you this opportunity to become a sponsor of the Running Scared 5K. All money raised benefits future community programming and activities. There are many sponsorship levels and advertising benefits. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please reach out to Claire Chapman at Claire@CanalWinchester.com

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Directions

Canal Winchester High School

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Presenting Sponsor
Health Fair Sponsor

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