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Join us at 9 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center for the Second Annual Alicia's Closet 5K. Alicia's Closet 5K is a family-friendly, stroller and wheelchair-accessible event that will include a 5k run & walk and kids fun run. All 5K participants will receive a finisher's medal! In addition, the Top 3 Overall Male, Female finishers will receive an award!
New for 2026: Alicia's Closet 5K VIRTUAL OPTION! Take to the streets in your own neighborhood or wherever you do your running to support Alicia's Closet! Just be sure to snag your swag during Early Packet Pickup at the CRC Dublin location Thursday, April 30 (10am - 8pm) or Friday, May 1st (10am - 8pm).
Alicia's Closet is a nonprofit organization serving the foster care community through a free store, support groups, monthly/seasonal events, and more! All proceeds directly benefit local children & families impacted by foster care right here in our community.
IN-PERSON EVENT START TIME FOR ALL EVENTS: 9:00 AM
Join Private School Pups on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for our 4th Annual 5K at the Dublin Recreation Center!
Private School Pups is a charity providing professional dog training grants and educational resources to fosters and adopters of rescue dogs in need. Our mission is to help end the euthanasia of dogs at shelters by providing funding for professional dog training. You can help us achieve this mission while also getting fit by signing up for our 4th Annual Private School Pups 5K Run/Walk. We'll see you there!
Back in 2026: Can't make it out to join us on race day? Join us virtually!
You can support Private School Pups while getting your miles in on your own time to earn a t-shirt and medal that will be delivered to your doorstep.
Announcing our 13th Annual Run with Passion 5K
Saturday, June 13th, 8:30 a.m. – Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Dublin
Run, Walk, Skip or Go Virtual! All options available!
Register yourself, Sign up your Family, or Create a team with Friends!
Race Details
Register online until June 11, or Race Day Registration begins @ 7:30 a.m.
Custom Race T-shirt and Bib to all participants registered by May 20th
Children aged 12 and under will automatically be credited with a $5 discount at checkout
Race Day Packet Pickup @ Glacier Ridge Metro Park Race Site
Saturday, June 13th @ 7:30 am
Awards
Malawi Hand Carved Finisher Medal for first 150 Finishers!
Malawi Hand Carved Awards for Top 3 Male, Female, and Youth Finishers
Mission
Join our Run with Passion 5K celebrating 13 YEARS supporting the Passion Center for Children - This Special Year!
The Passion Center for Children is celebrating 20 Years serving the children, widows and villages of Zomba, Malawi, Africa!
The Passion Center is a non-profit organization that seeks to join God in rescuing, redeeming, and restoring orphans, the vulnerable, and whole communities in Malawi, Africa. What first began as a ministry that fed and cared for 30 orphaned children, 20 years later, has grown into an organization that cares for more than 500 children and serves over 150 villages through a variety of ministries, including:
Child-headed Household support
Programs for children with special needs
Community Health initiatives
Infant and New Mother support
Pastoral training, church planting, and much more
To learn more about the work and ministries of the Passion Center, visit www.passioncenterforchildren.org.
Event Proceeds
100% of net proceeds benefit the Passion Center for Children's ministry in Malawi, Africa. All race committee members are unpaid volunteers.
Get $5 back on your registration
Get a $5 discount off your registration fee when you have a team of four participants register. When the 4th person on your team registers, everyone will receive $5 back on their credit card.
Join us for another year of the sweetest, most deliciously fun 5k around. Whether you are a first time participant or you have joined us before, you'll love the fun environment welcoming environment of Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Central Ohio! When you finish, don't be bashful to raise your arms and celebrate your accomplishment and collect a beautiful medal (oh and candy)! Make sure you smile for our photographer so you and your friends/family can enjoy your beautiful (and free) race photo for years to come!
All 5k participants, in-person and virtual will receive the following;
Colorful, Fun T-Shirt
Large, Custom Medal
Custom Bib Number
Yes...Candy!
Awards
1st Place Overall Male and Female
1st Place Overall Male and Female Age Groups
14 and Under, 15 to 19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
Race Start Time
Jelly Tot Dash - 7:55 am
5k Run/Walk - 8:00 am
Pre-Race Packet Pickup - #1
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday July 25
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
How Pricing Works
5k Run / Walk
Participants 1 - 50: $25
Participants 51 - 150: $30
Participants 151 - 250: $35
Participants 251+ $40
USA Swimming Club. Club Excellence: Bronze. Safe Sport Recognized. 300 members.