Puzzle Dash 5K

🏃‍♂️ Puzzle Dash 5K Overview

Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race.

🥳 Race Day Schedule

• Friday, April 24, 2026: Columbia Woods Pavilion, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup
• Saturday, April 25, 2026:
  • 7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens
  • 8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run
  • 8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements
  • 9:00 AM – 5K Race Start!
  • 10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony
  • 10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up

🎉 Event Highlights

• Vendors: Set up throughout Columbia Woods
• Activities: Food and Drink, Petting Zoo, Bouncy House
• Raffle: 50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets
• Entertainment: DJ Abner Santiago, John Dugos, our Official Photographer

👕 T-Shirts

We offer the following shirt sizes: Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!

🏅 Awards

5K:

• Top 3 - Overall Female & Male
• Top 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+

👐 Volunteer Support

• Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track
• Race Penguin staff: Available for assistance

🚓 Safety & Support

• Norton City Police: Road security
• Norton City Fire Department: First aid support

📢 Promotion & Media

• Social Media: Coverage and advertisements
• Radio: WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements

💖 Giving Back

All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at Kids First Tops Copley. We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals.

🙏 Thank You

Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!

For more information about the race, visit Puzzle Dash 5K Registration.