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Columbus Grove Open - BBO Tribute Race

Ohio · Saturday, March 14, 2026

The Columbus Grove Open - BBO Tribute Race is a 4 miles and running event held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Date
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Location
117 N. High Street
Putnam County, Ohio
45830
United States
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If you have ran the beloved BBO race in the past, you already know this familiar course. Paying tribute to this local tradition, we're partnering with local businesses to revive it to be the great race it's been known for. Race starts and ends near Rocky’s “Miller’s Lunch” in downtown Columbus Grove, Ohio. The course is a flat, 4 miles all on paved roads. Prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age division, as well as cash prizes for the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers.

Pre-Registration deadline is March 3rd. Shirt sizes only guaranteed if pre-registered; size selection will be limited on race day. Pre-Registration can be done in person at both the Columbus Grove and Ottawa YMCA locations, over the phone, by mail, or online.

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