10TH Annual
10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run
10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Pickerington, OH, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus-Valley Crossing, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pickerington, OH
City Elevation
893 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- 10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run
Sep 19, 2026