Kicks for Kids 5K

About the Event

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Kicks for Kids 5K presented by The Running Outreach Initiative and Buckeyes for Public Health! Taking place at The Ohio State University's Recreational and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), the Kicks for Kids 5K will take you up and around the university's beautiful Oval, finishing in the shadow of historic Ohio Stadium. The races will take place on Sunday, April 19th near OSU's Bike Hub next to the tennis courts (find parking info below). 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. Even more, Brutus Buckeye will start the races!

Registration includes:

Entry to the 5K or 1-mile fun run/walk
1 free raffle ticket
Race bib with chip timing
Photo opportunity with Brutus Buckeye
Finisher's medal
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.

Lace up for change! Revenue from race entry fees and raffle tickets will support The Running Outreach Initiative's cause:

The Running Outreach Initiative is an OSU student-led nonprofit whose mission is to enrich the lives of elementary and middle school students through the power of running. TROI wants to remove the financial barriers to participation in this incredible sport, therefore all revenue generated from today's 5K will be used to purchase brand-new injury-preventing running shoes for the ~100 youth athletes whom TROI coaches in the Columbus area across its programs at Graham Elementary & Middle School, North Columbus Preparatory Academy, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, and A+ Children's Academy. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/runningoutreachosu/.
Buckeyes for Public Health is an OSU student organization partnering with TROI to organize this event and raise funds in support of TROI's contributions to youth public health in the Columbus community. Learn more at https://org.osu.edu/buckeyesforpublichealth/.

Races Offered

5K Race

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$20.00

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Apr 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:05

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Columbus.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 3.4° / 15.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 67.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 3.4° / 15.5°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 67.3%

About Columbus

Learn more about the host city, Columbus.

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.