BuckeyeThon 5K

Lace Up for the BuckeyeThon 5K and make miracles—one mile at a time! Join us for a high-energy, family-friendly 5K race through the heart of Ohio State’s campus, all to benefit children’s cancer and blood disorder research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Wind your way past iconic landmarks and spirited students, then enjoy a post-race celebration that includes:

• Live Music
• Free Food & Refreshing drinks
• Fun games, Face Paint, and other activities

Plus, all participants receive a FREE commemorative medal and t-shirt!

Date, Time & Location

• Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
• Time:
      •    Race Area Opens: 7:30 a.m.
      •    Kids Fun Run: 8:15 a.m.
      •    Pre-Race Programming and Speeches: 8:40 a.m.
      •    5K Race Start: 9:00 a.m.
      •    Post-Race Celebration Presented by Undergraduate Student Government: 9:30 a.m.
  Location: Start and finish at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), located at 337 Annie & John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.
  Early Bib Pickup:
  • Ohio Union, Round Meeting Room (1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210)
    September 1–3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day
  • Raising Cane's Grandview (1211 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212)
    September 4th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Don’t miss your chance to run, celebrate, and support a life-changing cause. Register today at go.osu.edu/BuckeyeThon5k and be part of something bigger—one step at a time!

Questions or Accommodation Requests?
Contact Vice President for Programming Aayush Vishwanath at VPP.Buckeyethon@osu.edu