Boo Bash Dash 5k

Sunday, October 20, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Columbus, Ohio

$17.15 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the inaugural Boo Bash Dash 5K, taking place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in the heart of Columbus, Franklin! This exciting event, hosted by The Running Outreach Initiative, invites runners of all ages to embrace the Halloween spirit while supporting a fantastic cause. The race kicks off at the beautiful Recreational and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) at Ohio State University and weaves through the picturesque central campus, culminating back at the RPAC.

Participants are encouraged to don their best Halloween costumes for a chance to win a $25 Running Warehouse gift card in the costume contest. With divisions for both men and women, it’s a fun way to showcase your creativity! Not only will you enjoy a thrilling race, but each runner will also receive a raffle ticket with the chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards and Saucony running socks. The day promises to be filled with fun, food, and festivities, including pre- and post-race refreshments, so mark your calendars for this unforgettable event that combines fitness with community spirit!

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5k Race

Incl. $2.15 Fee

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10:00 AM EDT

$17.15

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Organiser's description

Boo! Get ready for _spooky_ season by signing up for The Running Outreach Initiative's inaugural Boo Bash Dash 5K! The Running Outreach Initiative is a non-profit organization led by OSU students that founded with the mission of giving back to our community and enriching the lives of local youth. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the schools where members of TROI coach students in the sport of running, sharing its mental and physical benefits. The Boo Bash Dash 5K starts at OSU's beautiful Recreational and Physical Activity Center (right near the BIKE HUB which faces the athletic fields) and heads into central campus, circling around the historic Oval and finishing right back at the RPAC. Bring your costumes! Those who race in their Halloween attire have the option to be entered into a costume contest with the chance of winning a $25 Running Warehouse gift card if they win! Divisions for the costume contest include one men's and one women's division. Each participant will receive one raffle ticket upon signing up, with extra tickets available for $2 each. Raffle prizes include a $50 Pitaya gift card, a $25 Target gift card, a $10 Starbucks gift card, and Saucony running socks. Top finishers in each gender and age division (14 and under, 15-22, 23 and up) will receive a gift card to the Columbus Running Company! Pre- and post-race food and drinks will be provided.

Sign-in will open at 9:15, our youth athletes will warm up around 9:45, and pre-start instructions will be given at 9:55 before the race is begun at 10:00am. After the race, medals will be given out and age group winners, overall race winners, costume contest winners, and raffle winners will be announced, so be sure to stick around!