About This Race

The BuckeyeThon 5K is Ohio State's spirited run/walk benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital, routed around The Oval and campus greenspaces. Finishers receive a free BuckeyeThon T-shirt and a commemorative medal. The event features free food and hydration stations, inflatables for kids, a DJ, and Champion Kids appearances.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt
Race Swag
OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon Registration, OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration, General Public 5K, Youth Philanthropy Community Registration: T-Shirt

Hydration Support

Free hydration stations

Awards

Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

Charity Beneficiary

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Pre-race packet pickup Thursday and Friday September 4th & 5th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on 9/4 and 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM on 9/5, at the Ohio Union, Great Hall Meeting Room 3. No race day packet pickup.

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OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon Registration Marathon
$40.00
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OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration Marathon
$25.00
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General Public 5K 5K
$45.00
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Kids Fun Run
$5.00
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Youth Philanthropy Community Registration
$20.00
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