Chillicothe, Ohio · Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Rule the Roost is a 7k, relay, and ultra event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located in Chillicothe, Ohio.
The Roundtown Classic is an annual fundraising event for the Circleville High School Alumni Association. Established in 2005, this organization promotes activities of the Circleville City Schools including scholarships. CHS Alumni is a not-for-profit 501 C3 organization.
The race will be Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 8am. The start and finish will be in front of Circleville High School and the course will be around the campus and on the neighboring Roundtown Trail. We are still offering a Virtual option in the 5K and 5 Mile that can be completed 7/18/26 - 7/25/26.
Packet pick-up & registration will be available in front of Circleville High School Friday, July 17th from 4pm-7pm and Saturday, July 18th before the race from 6:30am-7:45am.
Entry Fees:
$10 - just the race signup for the Virtual 5K or Virtual 5 Mile
$20 - receive shirt and medal with Virtual registration
(if shipping is required it will be an additional $7)
$30 - in person 5K or 5 Mile race registration (includes shirt and medal)
$35 - Race Day Registration
"Don Leist Kids Fun Run" - FREE for youth up to age 10
Register day of race. Starts at 9:30am
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall and for each division. Must be present to receive awards.
DIVISIONS:
Male and Female
5K: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
5 Mile: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
The 39th Annual Circleville Classic 5K Run/Walk has an In-Person Race and a number of Virtual Events!
In-Person Race start time: 9:00 AM
In-Person Race day check-in begins: 7:30 AM (there is no race day registration)
The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run/Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic. The course will be around the Circleville High School and on the Roundtown Trail. After the race plan on enjoying the afternoon with your family and friends downtown at the 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show, “The Greatest Free Show On Earth”.
Pricing for the in-person 5K is $15.00 before October 14th, $20 until October 23rd. There is no race-day registration this year. T-shirts will still be available for sale on race day for those in the in-person race. $10 for short sleeve shirts, $15 for long sleeve (cash or check only)
All virtual events are $10. If you want the race t-shirt mailed to you after the event, $10 will be added to your total.
Proceeds benefit the Circleville HS Athletic Department and Alumni Association