Packet Pick-up & Late Registration

Athletes can register and pick up their race packet in person at any Columbus Running Company location (Dublin, Short North, Pickerington, Westerville) February 23 - 28, 2018 -- March 1-3, 2018 only at: Short North Columbus Running Company. Or on race day at the north end of the Greater Columbus Convention Center between 7:30a.m. – 8:45a.m. (Race number needs to be worn on the front of your shirt)

NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS

This means that the Arnold 5K WILL NOT ISSUE A REFUND for any reason, such as an injury, scheduling conflict, pregnancy, etc. Nor will the Arnold 5K transfer entries from 2018 to 2019. Also, because of liability reasons your Race Number cannot be worn by anyone else than the person the number is assigned. If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, the race will not be rescheduled and there will be no refund. Your entry fee will be donated to a local running club and the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Awards

Special awards will be given to the top five overall men and top five overall women. Olympic size medals will be awarded to at least the top 500 in the Arnold 5K at the end of the race.

Arnold Fitness Expo

Athletes registered in the Arnold 5K will receive free entry into the Arnold Fitness Expo on Sunday, March 4th ($15 value). Your wristband for free entry will be distributed prior to the race on Sunday.

Special Note

No dogs, baby joggers, unregistered runners or inline skates are allowed on the course. Athletes need to finish the course in under 45 minutes.

Results

Finish line timing by Columbus Running Company. Results will be posted here and at www.runohio.com

Proceeds benefit the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund

Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Circleville High School and a 1990 graduate of Ohio University. Jeff set school records at Circleville High School in the 2.5 mile and 5km cross country events as well as in the 800 meters, 1600 meters and 3200 meters. His senior year Jeff placed 3rd in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Cross Country Championships and was second in the 800 meters and 1600 meters at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships. Additional donations to the Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund may be sent to: Jeff McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 238, Granville, OH 43023. Read more about Jeff McGowan - http://www.runohio.com/index.php/features/372-jeff-mcgowan

RUNOHIO Grand Prix

The 18th annual Arnold 5K on March 4th will kick off the 2018 RUNOHIO Grand Prix Series.

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