CERC Prediction Run
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the Columbus Eastside Running Club for an exhilarating start to the summer training season at the CERC Prediction Run on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at NoctERRA Brewing Co. in Columbus, Franklin! This unique event is not your typical race; it's a fun challenge of self-knowledge where participants predict their finishing time for a scenic course of approximately 3 miles—without the aid of watches or timing devices. It's all about getting as close as possible to your own prediction, making it an exciting test of pacing and intuition!
With a limit of just 200 participants, be sure to register early to secure your spot and avoid missing out on the fun. Besides the thrill of the run, enjoy fabulous awards for the overall winner, door prizes for attendees, and a chance to bond with fellow runners. The schedule kicks off at 8:00 AM with race number pickup and wraps up with delicious local beverages and brunch at 10:00 AM. Don’t forget to check the parking details to ensure a smooth arrival. Get ready for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories at the CERC Prediction Run!
With a limit of just 200 participants, be sure to register early to secure your spot and avoid missing out on the fun. Besides the thrill of the run, enjoy fabulous awards for the overall winner, door prizes for attendees, and a chance to bond with fellow runners. The schedule kicks off at 8:00 AM with race number pickup and wraps up with delicious local beverages and brunch at 10:00 AM. Don’t forget to check the parking details to ensure a smooth arrival. Get ready for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories at the CERC Prediction Run!
Organiser's Description
JOIN COLUMBUS EASTSIDE RUNNING CLUB (CERC) AS WE GET THE SUMMER TRAINING SEASON STARTED WITH A FREE PREDICTION RUN AT NOCTERRA BREWING CO.!
WHAT IS A PREDICTION RUN?
This is not a race. This is a test of self-knowledge. Anyone can win! When you sign up you will provide your best guess as to how long it will take you to compete the course (approximately 3 miles). You can run fast, you can run slow. Your only goal is to get as close as possible to that prediction.
Maybe this doesn't seem that hard without the kicker: NO phones or watches. No timing devices of any sort. That's right, we will tell you with scientific accuracy how dependent you are on your watch.
The prediction run is limited to 200 participants! Sign up now to avoid regrets!
The OFFICIAL RULES:
* No watches, phones or timekeeping devices
* No GPS devices (you're gonna have to put this one in Strava manually)
* Have fun, enjoy running
* Ties will be broken by the ultimate competition of wits: rock-paper-scissors, best two out of three, go on shoot.
NOT CONVINCED? THERE'S MORE:
We know leaving your watch behind makes some of you shake in your running shoes, so we have some added incentive!
* Awards (fabulous prize for the overall winner)
* Door prizes (you just have to show up!)
* Pals
* Good times
IT'S ONLY FUN IF YOU SHOW UP!
YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO CHARGE YOUR WATCH THE NIGHT BEFORE! JUST IMAGINE ALL THE TIME YOU'LL SAVE!
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SCIOTO AUDUBON METRO PARK LOTS. There is a large parking area outside of Nocterra Brewing. Please reference THIS PICTURE [https://imgur.com/a/2RQVyFU] to find the correct parking area.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00-8:50 - Race number pickup/early registration
8:55 - Dynamic warm up
9:00 SHARP - Prediction run
10:00 - Crispy local beverages and delicious brunch at Nocterra
10:30-11:00ISH - Results/Awards
WHAT IS A PREDICTION RUN?
This is not a race. This is a test of self-knowledge. Anyone can win! When you sign up you will provide your best guess as to how long it will take you to compete the course (approximately 3 miles). You can run fast, you can run slow. Your only goal is to get as close as possible to that prediction.
Maybe this doesn't seem that hard without the kicker: NO phones or watches. No timing devices of any sort. That's right, we will tell you with scientific accuracy how dependent you are on your watch.
The prediction run is limited to 200 participants! Sign up now to avoid regrets!
The OFFICIAL RULES:
* No watches, phones or timekeeping devices
* No GPS devices (you're gonna have to put this one in Strava manually)
* Have fun, enjoy running
* Ties will be broken by the ultimate competition of wits: rock-paper-scissors, best two out of three, go on shoot.
NOT CONVINCED? THERE'S MORE:
We know leaving your watch behind makes some of you shake in your running shoes, so we have some added incentive!
* Awards (fabulous prize for the overall winner)
* Door prizes (you just have to show up!)
* Pals
* Good times
IT'S ONLY FUN IF YOU SHOW UP!
YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO CHARGE YOUR WATCH THE NIGHT BEFORE! JUST IMAGINE ALL THE TIME YOU'LL SAVE!
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE SCIOTO AUDUBON METRO PARK LOTS. There is a large parking area outside of Nocterra Brewing. Please reference THIS PICTURE [https://imgur.com/a/2RQVyFU] to find the correct parking area.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00-8:50 - Race number pickup/early registration
8:55 - Dynamic warm up
9:00 SHARP - Prediction run
10:00 - Crispy local beverages and delicious brunch at Nocterra
10:30-11:00ISH - Results/Awards
Races
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CERC Prediction Run 2026
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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