Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Kids Cookie Dash starts at 10am. All other races (1mi, 5k, 50k, half marathon) begin at 10:15am

Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209.

A fun and literally sweet run to kick off spring with fitness and treats for all ages.

1 mi, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon (13.1 mi), Kids Cookie Dash (with/without swag), along with virtual options for each distance.

Yes, all distances except the Kid's Run are chip-timed

It’s both; participants can run or walk, so long as you can complete the distance you signed up for in the allotted course time.

Yes, weather permitting; dangerous conditions such as lightning may delay the start. Only in very rare instances, such as a Level 2 Snow Emergency, would the race be cancelled due to participant safety.

Yes, on Friday, February 27 at Road Runner Sports in Hilliard from 3:45-6:00pm

At the Wolfe Park Shelterhouse beginning at 9:15am on Race Day

At the same start/finish line at Wolfe Park just outside the Shelterhouse. Look for the USA Race Timing arch!

Yes, all are on paved roads, sidewalks, or bike path.

Yes, interactive course maps are provided here.

Yes, spectators are welcome. If you want to follow your runner for the 10k or half marathon, the best places to safely follow your runner are at the 5k and 10k aid stations. Those locations can be found on the Google Interactive Course Maps 

Yes — the Kids Cookie Dash without swag is free

Yes — virtual options are available for all distances, including the Kid's Run with Swag

Yes — prices rise at set dates starting on February 28. The pricing schedule can be found here

Online registration is open until race day. You can also use the old-school method of paper registration on race day.

RunSignUp is used for online event registration.

If signing up via paper form on race day, then a RunSignUp account is not required

A reusable branded mug, finisher's medal, custom bib, a wide selection of cookies, other snacks/refreshments, and race photos.

Kids who are registered with swag receive a medal; ALL kids get cookies.

Yes — free photos with cookie mascots and finish line pics are provided.

Yes — flavor choice is part of the finish line experience

Yes — instant results available online

Our equipment is good, but it works optimally when a bib is visible on a runner's torso as they cross the timing mats at the start/finish line 

Yes — results are sorted by age categories starting at age 10 & under, then in 5 year increments all the way up to 90+.

No — overall and age group results are posted online but there is no awards ceremony

Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash; participants who bring their fur baby are asked to start after the main group to avoid crowding

Yes — strollers are permitted.

Headphones are allowed but not recommended for safety. A good compromise for runner experience and safety is a bone-conducting headphone such as Shokz.