Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩 The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race.
All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress.
🏁 Puzzle Dash 5K Race Day Schedule
Friday, April 24, 2026:
Columbia Woods Pavilion
8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup
Saturday, April 25, 2026:
7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run
8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements
8:55 AM – National Anthem
9:00 AM – 5K Race Start!
9:45 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open
10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony
10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up
Event Highlights:
-Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods
---Food and Drink
---Petting Zoo
---bouncy house
-50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets
-Halfway Water Station provided by Aaron Greene.
-Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago
---John Dugos, our Official Photographer
T-Shirts:
We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!
Awards:
5K:
Top 3 - Overall Female & Male
Top 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Volunteer Support:
-Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track
-Race Penguin staff
Safety & Support:
-Norton City Police: Road security
-Norton City Fire Department: First aid support
Promotion & Media:
-Social Media
-WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements
Giving Back:
All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at https://www.summitesc.org/AboutUs1.aspx.
We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals.
Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!