Events
Place
Columbus, OH US 43210
Description
Get ready for the 2026 Boo Bash Dash 5K presented by The Running Outreach Initiative! Taking place at a new location for 2026, Tuttle Park, the Boo Bash Dash 5K will take you along the scenic Olentangy Trail! The races will take place on Sunday, October 26th. The 5K will begin at 10 am sharp, with the 1 mile fun run/walk starting just a couple minutes behind. The sign-in table will open at 9:15 am, and refreshments will be provided.
Registration includes:
- Entry to the 5K/1-mile fun run
- 1 free raffle ticket
- Race bib with chip timing
- Post-race snacks & refreshments
Prizes are up for grabs! Top male and female age group finishers will each receive a gift card to a local business, with age groups being 11 & under, 12 to 14, and 15 & up. Additionally, each participant will be granted a free raffle ticket to apply for a range of prizes, with further raffle tickets costing $2 each.
Race entry fees and raffle tickets will support the causes of our organization:
- The Running Outreach Initiative is an OSU student-led non-profit whose mission is to enrich the lives of elementary and middle school students through the power of running. TROI wants to give back to the schools so graciously allowing us to host running programs there, thus we are donating race revenue to Graham Elementary & Middle School, A+ Children's Academy and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield!
5K Race Route
The 5K will begin in front of the tennis courts at Tuttle Park. Runners will head across the open field following the cones before turning left and finishing a lap around the park. Once runners reach the third baseball diamond, they will run on the grass to the right of it and complete a second lap around the park. After completing the second lap, runners will head onto the Olentangy Trail, hugging the right side of the trail and following it south toward Ohio State’s campus. Runners should stay to the right side of the trail until reaching the marked turnaround point close to 2 miles into the race, just before the narrow bridge near Morrill Tower. From there, runners will turn around and follow the same trail back toward Tuttle Park, where they will run the initial loop backwards, running across the field following the cones until the reach the finish line.
1 Mile Race/Walk Route
This route will involve a short out and back route on the Olentangy trail, starting and ending near the tennis courts. A volunteer will be stationed at the half-mile mark to direct runners and signal them to turn back
Parking
Free parking is available for this race at the Tuttle Park Community Center, located at 240 W Oakland Ave. This is located next to the park and is an easy walk down to the race start line
The Neil Avenue, 12th Avenue, and Tuttle Park garages are all a short distance from the start of the race, with rates around $2.50/hr. Parking at the Ohio Stadium should also be available. For a more in-depth look at the available parking around campus, take a look at the map here.
