Boo Bash Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Boo Bash Dash 5K Overview

Get ready for the 2nd annual Boo Bash Dash 5K presented by the Running Outreach Initiative! Taking place at The Ohio State University's Recreational and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), the Boo Bash Dash 5K will take you up and around the university's beautiful Oval, finishing in the shadow of historic Ohio Stadium. The races will take place on Sunday, October 26th near OSU's Bike Hub next to the tennis courts (find parking info below).

• Date: October 26, 2025
• Location: 337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH
• 5K Start Time: 10 am sharp
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Starts a couple minutes after the 5K

🎽 Registration and T-Shirts

The sign-in table will open at 9:15 am, and refreshments will be provided. Even more, Brutus Buckeye will start the races!

• Free T-Shirt: Be one of the first 20 to sign up!
• Order Instructions: T-shirts will be ordered after race day and delivered.
• Purchase Option: Those not in the first 20 may pay $15 for a T-shirt.
• Youth Athletes: Free T-shirts for youth athletes coached by The Running Outreach Initiative.

🏆 Prizes and Raffles

Prizes are up for grabs! Top male and female age group finishers will each receive a gift card to a local business, with age groups being 11 & under, 12 to 14, and 15 & up. Additionally, each participant will be granted a free raffle ticket to apply for a range of prizes, with further raffle tickets costing $2 each.

🤝 Supporting Our Cause

Race entry fees and raffle tickets will support the causes of our organization.

• The Running Outreach Initiative: An OSU student-led non-profit enriching the lives of elementary and middle school students through running.
• Donation Purpose: We are donating our half of race revenue to Graham Elementary & Middle School and North Columbus Preparatory Academy!

For more information, visit the Boo Bash Dash 5K page.