
From the Organizer
Join us at 9 AM on Saturday, September 5, 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, September 3 (10am - 8pm) or Friday, September 4 (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.
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
49,031
as of 2023
Elevation
876 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Alicia's Closet 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Run with Passion 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
CRC Mile Dash
Less than a mile away
Candy Race 5k Columbus
Less than a mile away
Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Alicia's Closet 5K
Sep 5, 2026