Licking Heights Hornets 5K
- Date
- August 2–9, 2026
- Location
- 4000 Mink St SW, Pataskala, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON · 1.65 Mile Fun Run/Walk - IN-PERSON · 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL & more
From the Organizer
Join the Licking Heights Hornets on August 2, 2026, for our third annual Licking Heights Hornets 5K! We are raising funds to support the Licking Heights Music and Sports programs! Supporters of all programs are welcome.
The 5k race event will start at 8 AM, followed by the 1.65-mile Family Fun Run at 8:05 AM. If you are unable to attend the in-person event but would like to support the programs, please consider our virtual event, which will run from August 2 through August 9!
The run will be around the flat, paved, & scenic Licking Heights campus, starting and ending on the fantastic track at Hornets Field!
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Heath Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pataskala, OH
Population
18,049
as of 2023
Elevation
1,023 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 12 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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Days to train
- Race
- Licking Heights Hornets 5K
- Date
- August 2–9, 2026
- Location
- 4000 Mink St SW, Pataskala, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Licking Heights Hornets 5K?
- Licking Heights Hornets 5K is a running race held in Pataskala, Ohio on August 2, 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 Licking Heights Hornets 5K?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio at 4000 Mink St SW, Pataskala, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Licking Heights Hornets 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Licking Heights Hornets 5K
Aug 2, 2026