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Running Scared 5K

Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Event Details

Join us for a morning of community and fun at the 10th Annual Running Scared 5K, presented by Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

This costume-themed 5K run/walk includes prizes for the best costumes as well as a 2026 race shirt, finisher medal and healthy treats at the finish line for participants.

Participating in this 5K supports the well-being of the community: $1 from every 5K registration will be donated to 3D Living, a Canal Winchester-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals pursue peace, purpose, and wellness through a holistic, 3Dimensional approach.

After the 5K, visit the free Canal Wellness Fest presented by Diley Ridge Medical Center. The Wellness Fest will include family-friendly activities and wellness vendors. Diley Ridge Medical Center will be on-site offering mini first aid classes, blood pressure checks, and Narcan distribution.

What's included:

  • 2026 race shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Healthy treats at the finish line
  • Prizes for the best costumes

Early bird savings! Sign up by August 31 and save $10.

Location: Hanners Park in Canal Winchester
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 10am

Self-Investment: 

  • $37 early bird individual registration through 8/31/2026
  • $42 individual registration through 10/2/2026
  • $47 individual regular registration starting 10/3/2026

Pick your distance

Running

Running Scared 5K

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$39.99
Open

Virtual 5K

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$33.00
Open

Running Scared 5K

Oct 03, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

5K Run/Walk

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$42.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Canal Winchester, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 3, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 41m

The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 7:10 PM local time (EDT) in Canal Winchester on October 3, 2026 — 11h 41m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Canal Winchester events

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