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BuckeyeThon 5K

Columbus, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 06 Sep, 2026

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sell $5.00 – $45.00

About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Kids Fun Run

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$5.00

General Public 5K

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon Registration

Sep 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Columbus.

thermostat Temperature

15.3° / 26.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.9° / 25.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

7.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

19:39

About 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.