3 running and walking events in Pickerington, Ohio
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Pickerington
3 events in Pickerington-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the Celebration!
The Combustion Brewery Anniversary Beer Mile will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Combustion Brewery & Taproom. The Beer Mile will kickoff a day of fun to celebrate our 9th Anniversary. The Beer Mile will start and finish in the Combustion Brewery parking lot.
What's a beer mile?
Chug a beer. Run a quarter mile. Chug a beer. Run a quarter mile. Chug a beer. Run a quarter mile. Chug a beer. Run a quarter mile. And then celebrate with your friends as you wait for all four heats to finish. The Beer Mile results will be posted by heat and for the overall finishers.
Here's our rules. No exceptions.
1. You must be age 21 to participate in this event. You will be REQUIRED to have ID with you when you pick up your bib. No ID. No running.
- All beer will be provided and poured by Combustion Brewery. No outside beer can be brought in. Beers will be in plastic cups and the actual beer being provided will be a light lager (TBD) announced prior to the event or the alternative to a beer you can choose "Blackberry Crusher" as the gluten free cider.
3. You are REQUIRED to either have a DD (Designated Driver) for the event, or take an Uber (or Lyft or pedicab....) . YES! WE'LL ASK! You will not be able to participate if you do not have a plan, you will not be able to drive home if you participate in the event. An Uber will be called for you.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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
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7:15 a.m. - Race day registration and check-in opens
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8:30 a.m. - Freedom 5K, sponsored by OrthoAlliance STARTS!
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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
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Race T-shirt **
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3-Day Admission Pass to Picktown Palooza **
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Freedom 5K Dog Tag
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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
Course Map
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The Citizens to Protect Children and the Elderly are holding their 10th Annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This event is open to all who wish to participate. Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
Special Team Pricing
We have team options and pricing available. Team pricing is subject to the minimum number participants (6). You will need to have 6 people on a team for the guaranteed price structure outlined on the site.
August 26 - Cutoff to be Guaranteed a T-Shirt
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Medals awarded to all group winners
Awards/Certificates:
Top Male and Female-12 and under
Top Male and Female-13-19
Top Male and Female- 20-39
Top Male and Female-40-59
Top Male and Female-60 and over
"Paid for by Citizens to Protect Children and the Elderly from Abuse and Neglect".
September - Hunger Action Month
For this years race we are wanting to give back to the community. We are asking participants to bring a canned good to the event. For every can you bring you will get a raffle ticket in order to enter into a randomized prize drawing. All canned goods will be donated to the local food pantry.