Candy Race 5k Columbus
Candy Race 5k Columbus is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Dublin, OH, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Dublin, OH
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
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
- Thursday July 23
- 4:00 to 7:00 pm
- RoadRunner Sports - Hilliard
- 3687 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard
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
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
65°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
5%
Wind
1 to 7 mph
Host City
About Dublin, OH
Population
49,031
as of 2023
City 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.
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Dublin, OH
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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace
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Walk, Run and Roll 5k
5K · From $25 · 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Dublin than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Candy Race 5k Columbus
Jul 25, 2026