Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

🏃‍♂️ The 2026 Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

The 2026 Scioto Miles Spring Race Series presented by ASICS is back and better than ever! This exciting series features two races on March 1st and March 22nd, offering participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with distances of 5K, 10K, or 15K at each event.

Series participants will receive a pair of top-of-the-line ASICS Cumulus, or GT-2000 running shoes, a custom Ciele hat, a race shirt, and two finisher medals to commemorate their accomplishments.

Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner looking to start your racing journey, this series has something for everyone. Lace up your shoes and join us for an unforgettable racing experience!

📅 Event Details

• What: 5K, 10K &: 15K Race Series. Both dates feature a 5K loop course! Participants have the option to complete the distance of their choice at both events. PLUS, a FREE Kids Run!
• When: Sunday, March 1st and Sunday, March 22nd.
• Start Times:
  • The start time for 5K, 10K &: 15K is 8:00 am for both events!
  • The start time for FREE Kids Run is 7:45 am.
• Where: Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile!

🥇 The Swag

The 2026 Scioto Miles swag is the cats meow. We are excited to partner with ASICS for shoes, and Ciele for our custom running hat! Additionally, we partner with Wood Street Sports for the finest race shirt you'll ever wear. Plus, stay tuned for our medal reveal for another classic design you'll be proud to display!

👕 The Shirt

Our partner, Wood Street Sports, designs and produces the most stylish and comfortable shirts in running events! We're confident you'll like the Scioto Miles event tee as much as we do!

👟 The Shoes

During registration you will select your shoe size and functionality. Functionality options are Neutral, Stability or Unknown. If unknown, we will help you find the right fit during pick up! The Scioto Miles shoes are the ASICS Cumulus 26, or GT-2000. Colors will vary, and are first come first served.

🎖️ The Medals

We partner with the best producer of race medals in the US to provide you with the best momento of your efforts! The 2026 medals feature a beautiful shot of the Columbus skyline as taken on race morning before the sun comes up! We love the serenity of race morning watching the sun come up over the city before the controlled chaos that is race day! Now you get to enjoy a little taste of that for yourself!

📦 Packet Pickup

• March 1st event: February 27-28 at Fleet Feet Lewis Center
• March 22nd event: March 20-21 at Fleet Feet Lewis Center
• Race day: Starting at 7:00 a.m. No shoe pickup. Shirt and bib pickup only!

💰 Costs

How much does the series cost?

• Through November 30th: $135 - for the series with shoes
• December 1 through December 15th: $145 - for the series with shoes
• December 16 through December 31st: $155 - for the series with shoes
• January 1 through January 15th: $165 - for the series with shoes
• January 15 through Race Day: $175 - for the series with shoes

❓ Individual Event Participation

Not sure you can commit to both dates?! Don't want the shoes?! No worries, you can sign up for each event individually! Individual event participants receive the following:

• March 1st event:
  • 3 distances to choose from.
  • 1 unique event tee (no hat for race 2!)
  • 1 Finisher medal
  • Spring Training Passport – Participants will receive special discounts on all their training apparel and accessory needs and more!
• March 22nd event:
  • 3 distances to choose from.
  • 1 custom Ciele running hat (no shirt for race 2!)
  • 1 Finisher medal
  • Spring Training Passport – Participants will receive special discounts on all their training apparel and accessory needs and more!

🚗 Parking and Course

Parking: Parking can be found at city meters and paid lots adjacent to the COSI.

The Course: Join us along the Scioto Mile as we take advantage of the amazing trail and beautiful view! Repeat 5K loop as necessary to complete 10K and 15K. Course is marked with arrows and cones. Follow the arrows and cones and you’re on the right track. Click here to view the course map.

👶 FREE Kids Run!

Parents, bring the kiddos along to join in on the fun and race the Half Mile Kids Run! Kiddos 12 and under are invited to participate.

• Registered kiddos will receive chip timing and finishers medal!
• FREE youth shirts are available first come!
• Kiddos MUST be registered please!
• Course map for the Kids Run can be found here!

🛍️ Shoe Pickup

Participants for the series will receive a pair of Running Shoes!

• Registered participants for the series are receiving a pair of Running Shoes!
• Shoes are limited to the first 1,500 registrants.
• During registration, participants will select their shoe size and functionality.
• Shoe pickup will begin February 1!

🔗 Links and Registration

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