Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at the BuckeyeThon 5K—Ohio State's most spirited race benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital! Score a FREE exclusive BuckeyeThon T-shirt and a shiny commemorative medal when you cross the finish line. Along the way, soak up the electrifying atmosphere of cheering champion families, upbeat music, and iconic OSU landmarks around The Oval and campus greenspaces.
After your victory lap, fuel up with delicious FREE food and hydration stations. Stick around for family-friendly fun featuring vibrant inflatables for kids and DJ beats to keep the party going. Plus, meet our amazing Champion Kids and see firsthand how your participation makes a life-changing difference.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best (laser timed) or just here for the fun, the BuckeyeThon 5K promises unforgettable moments, genuine connections, and endless smiles. Lace up those shoes, gather your friends and family, and help us create miracles—one joyful step at a time!
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — 50 Yards
Type — Running
08:00
$5.00
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Columbus.
Learn more about the host city, Columbus.
Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.
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