2 events in Pickerington, Ohio
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Pickerington
2 events in Pickerington-
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.