Candy Race 5k Columbus
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Dublin, OH
- Distance
- Little Jelly Tot Dash · 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
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
- TBD
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
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dublin, OH
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Candy Race 5k Columbus, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the Candy Race 5k Columbus?
- Candy Race 5k Columbus is a running race held in Dublin, Ohio on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Candy Race 5k Columbus?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Dublin, Ohio at 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Dublin, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Candy Race 5k Columbus?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Candy Race 5k Columbus
Jul 25, 2026