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BuckeyeThon 5K
BuckeyeThon 5K is a 5K event held in Columbus, Ohio. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat campus course (~720 ft, minimal change)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- buckeyethon.osu.edu
About the BuckeyeThon 5K
A family-friendly 5K organized by Ohio State students that raises money for childhood cancer research and care at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Ohio State University's flagship student-run charity 5K benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital pediatric cancer care
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BuckeyeThon 5K: common questions
- When is the BuckeyeThon 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the BuckeyeThon 5K held?
- In Columbus, Ohio.
- What distances does the BuckeyeThon 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the BuckeyeThon 5K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the BuckeyeThon 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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