10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run

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• Jul

  11

  Sat
  The Freedom 5K

  Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147, United States
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  Distance: 108 m from Pickerington

  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  The annual Picktown Palooza Freedom 5k takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and is a fun family-friendly event to celebrate the birth of our nation.

  This event is a 5k Run/Walk that begins at Victory Park and follows the bike path through Sycamore Creek Park. The route continues down Hereford Drive, turning on to Pickering Drive, turns around, and repeats the route back to Victory Park. The distance is 3.1 miles. So be sure to bring the whole family!

  Important Race Day Timeline

  • 7:15 a.m. - Race day registration and check-in opens

  • 8:30 a.m. - Freedom 5K, sponsored by OrthoAlliance STARTS!

  • 9:30 a.m. - Awards presentation (near finish line)

  Awards

  Awards will be given to the top-3 overall male and top-3 overall female finishers, as well as the top male and top female finishers in each of the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.

  Included In Your Registration

  • Race T-shirt **

  • 3-Day Admission Pass to Picktown Palooza **

  • Freedom 5K Dog Tag

  • Chip Timing and Live Results

  **-must be registered by June 15 to guarantee t-shirt and 3-day admission pass

  Parking

  Parking is located at Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147

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• Jul

  18

  Sat
  Dr Bender 5K Classic

  300 Washington St, Canal Winchester, Ohio, 43110, United States
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  Distance: 8.5 km from Pickerington

  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

  Sign up for the 19th annual Dr. Bender 5K Classic! This year's race again has in-person and virtual options for participation. Those who wish to participate in person can do so on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, at Canal Winchester High School. Race morning will consist of our traditionally fast and competitive 5K race, as well as separate Girls and Boys 1 Mile Fun Runs (suggested for ages 12 & under). A virtual 5K event will also be available for those who are not able or choose not to participate in the in-person race. As always, proceeds from registration and sponsorships from this year's event will directly benefit the boys and girls cross country teams at Canal Winchester High School.

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• Sep

  13

  Sun
  Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

  Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068, United States
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  Distance: 7.9 km from Pickerington

  Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM

  Hope For The Warriors® is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.

  Heroes for Heroes is a fundraiser the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Reynoldsburg Division of Police created to benefit Hope for the Warriors®. The Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 5K Obstacle Course where 1 to 2 person teams or individuals will compete together running an obstacle course including walls, low crawls, traversing through water, mud pits, Israeli sked pull, and tire flips among others. Public Safety, Military personnel as well as citizens from all over Ohio are invited to compete in this challenge.

  Alongside the obstacle course 5K, Heroes for Heroes is now also offering a traditional 5K paved course. This is a paved path through Civic Park that you can run or walk. There no obstacles on this course. Strollers are welcome as well!

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