It's actually on Mother's Day! Sunday, May 10, 2026

Scioto Audubon Metro Park, located at 500 Maier Pl, Columbus, OH 43215.

1 mi, 5k, 10k, 15k, and a Kids Fun Run (~100m in distance)

Kid's Fun Run-9:00 AM

1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k-9:15 AM

Participants can run or walk in all distances.

Yes — all distances except for the Kids Fun Run are chip timed

Yes — 1 mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k virtual options are available with swag shipped to all who sign up for a virtual race

No — only race day packet pickup on May 10 beginning at 8:15AM.

Yes — in person registration is offered on site.

Prices start around $39.99 early for the 1mi and the 5k and vary by distance and closeness to race day. A complete pricing schedule can be found on the USA Race Timing website

Kids Dash with swag is priced (see pricing schedule here); Kids Dash with no swag is free until April 30.

In short, no. Refer to the RunSignUp refund policy; However, event and race transfer options are available

Yes — referring registrants can lead to partial ($25 with 5 referrals) or full refunds (with 8 referrals) 

Options include the choice of a tutu, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, or hoodie, or extra flower & vase

Yes — kids in the “with swag” option receive the same swag choices as the adult and a race bib; “no swag” kids will get participation items (but hey, the joy is in the running, and kid's fun runs are the BEST!)

Yes — all 1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k finishers receive a beautiful flower in a vase.

Yes — refreshments and snacks are available post-race.

Yes! Photos are available after the event! Check out both the RunSignUp photos page and the USA Race Timing Facebook page after the race!

Yes — all routes are on paved trails in the park and along the Scioto River.

Both interactive Google and MapMyRun course maps are available on the event site. Look among the menu options!

Yes, for the 5k, 10k, and 15k.

• 5k will have 1 water-only aid station.
• 10k and 15k aid stations will also have Gatorade available. 

Yes — strollers are permitted

Yes — strollers are allowed on the course

Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash; please start after the main group to avoid crowding

Yes — timing begins when you cross the start line, even if you start behind the main pack.

Headphones are allowed but not recommended for safety. A good alternative is to use bone-conduction headphones (such as Shokz) so that you can jam to your tunes AND be aware of your surroundings!

Yes — instant results are available online

There are no formal awards ceremonies, but results for both overall and age group listings are provided.

Yes — results include standard age group categories starting at 10 and under, then in 5 year age groupings (11-15, 16-20, etc…) all the way up to 90 and up.