
From the Organizer
The Roundtown Classic is an annual fundraising event for the Circleville High School Alumni Association. Established in 2005, this organization promotes activities of the Circleville City Schools including scholarships. CHS Alumni is a not-for-profit 501 C3 organization.
The race will be Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 8am. The start and finish will be in front of Circleville High School and the course will be around the campus and on the neighboring Roundtown Trail. We are still offering a Virtual option in the 5K and 5 Mile that can be completed 7/18/26 - 7/25/26.
Packet pick-up & registration will be available in front of Circleville High School Friday, July 17th from 4pm-7pm and Saturday, July 18th before the race from 6:30am-7:45am.
Entry Fees:
$10 - just the race signup for the Virtual 5K or Virtual 5 Mile
$20 - receive shirt and medal with Virtual registration
(if shipping is required it will be an additional $7)
$30 - in person 5K or 5 Mile race registration (includes shirt and medal)
$35 - Race Day Registration
"Don Leist Kids Fun Run" - FREE for youth up to age 10
Register day of race. Starts at 9:30am
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall and for each division. Must be present to receive awards.
DIVISIONS:
Male and Female
5K: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
5 Mile: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Circleville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
14,144
as of 2023
Elevation
684 ft
Nearest Airport
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk
Jul 18, 2026