Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run
About this race
Joins us for a spooky good time with a 5k run/walk benefiting the United Way partners in our footprint!
Dressing the theme is encouraged. Can't wait to see you there!
When: October 31, 2026
Where: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr. Columbus, IN 47201
Early check-in and race bag pick up: Friday, October 30 from 4-6pm
Location: Centra Corporate Headquarters, 3801 Tupelo Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Onsite registration and check-in: Saturday, October 31 at 9:00am
Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run: 9:30am
Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k: 10:00am
Where: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr. Columbus, IN 47201
Interested in being a sponsor? We are looking for family friendly community partners to join us!
Your sponsorship will include:
🎃 The opportunity to share your business with those participating in the Trick or Trot. Please plan to bring candy plus whatever swag you'd like to pass out.
🎃 Set-up will begin at 8:30am and we will have volunteers to help as needed. Drop off location will be near the Mill Race Tower, with parking in the main parking lot.
🎃 Please plan to bring your own table and chairs.
Get all the details and sign up here.
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k
Run or walk this 5k, it's all about having fun while moving your body. The race will be timed by AB Timing.
All 5K registrations are guaranteed a race day shirt if registered before August 31.
Medals will be included for first 100 in person registrations for the Boo Bash Costume Dash 5K.
Onsite check-in: 9:00am
Kids Trick or Trot Fun Run
This is one is designed for the kids! The route will be approximately 1/2 mile and will include stops for "trick or treating" with local community partners.
The Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30am
All Trick or Trot participants will receive a Fun Run medal.
Virtual Centra Foundation Boo Bash 5k
Complete 5k between October 10 - October 31
However you want to complete this 5k, it's totally up to you! Whether it's running, walking, elliptical, treadmill, etc, your steps go toward a great cause! It's all about having fun while moving your body. All race proceeds directly support the United Way partners in our footprint!
Pick your distance
Running
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash Trick or Trot and 5k
VIRTUAL Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k (Can be completed between 10/10-10/31)
Complete your Virtual 5k anytime between 10/10 and 10/25.
TEAM MEMBER ONLY Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k
Must be a currently employed Centra Team Member to sign up for this option.
TEAM MEMBER ONLY Virtual Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash (Can be completed between 10/10-10/25)
Must be a currently employed Centra Team Member to sign up for this option.
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k
Timed by AB Timing. All 5K registrations are guaranteed a race day shirt if registered before August 31.
Centra Foundation Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run
This is one is designed for the kids! The route will be approximately 1/2 mile and will include stops for "trick or treating". The Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30am All Trick or Trot participants will receive a Fun Run medal.
VIRTUAL Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k (Can be completed between 10/10-10/31)
Complete your Virtual 5k anytime between 10/10 and 10/31.
TEAM MEMBER ONLY Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k
Must be a currently employed Centra Team Member to sign up for this option. All 5K registrations are guaranteed a race day shirt if registered before August 31.
TEAM MEMBER ONLY Virtual Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash (Can be completed between 10/10-10/31)
Must be a currently employed Centra Team Member to sign up for this option. All 5K registrations are guaranteed a race day shirt if registered before August 31.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbus, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:10 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time (EDT) in Columbus on October 31, 2026 — 10h 33m of daylight.
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