About This Race

The Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run is the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation's 5th annual event benefiting pediatric cancer research grants. The mostly flat 5K route runs through North Upper Arlington, beginning and ending at Thompson Park, with a shorter kids dash and 1-mile option within the park. An after-race party includes bounce houses, games, an interactive art project, a silent auction, and a bake sale.

Course & Race Day Details

Flat course
Elevation
Flat Course
T-Shirt
Race Swag
Kids in Capes 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, Virtual Run/Walk, Kids 5 & Under: Fun Run: T-Shirt

Awards

Fleet Feet gift cards for top 3 overall 5K: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50

Charity Beneficiary

Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation (pediatric cancer research grants)

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Saturday September 26, 2026: 10am-4pm at Fleet Feet, 1344 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221. Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup begins 6:45am.

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Choose Your Distance

Kids in Capes 5K 5K
Strollers and wagons are allowed along the route. Please no bikes or scooters. Please register any children 5 and younger under "Kids 5 and Under" option for a reduced rate :) Walking is encouraged if you are not a runner, but still want to participate! Note: If you are not registering a child between the ages of 2-5 for the race, please register them for access to the post-race activities. You will receive a wristband in your swag bag for them!
$32.00
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1 Mile Fun Run 1m
Strollers and wagons are allowed along the route. Please no bikes or scooters. Please register any children 5 and younger under "Kids 5 and Under" option for a reduced rate :) Walking is encouraged if you are not a runner, but still want to participate! Note: If you are not registering a child between the ages of 2-5 for the race, please register them for access to the post-race activities. You will receive a wristband in your swag bag for them!
$22.00
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Virtual Run/Walk
You will receive your bib and t-shirt by Friday, 9.25. Please indicate in your registration if you will be picking up your swag in person or need it shipped!
$40.00
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Kids 5 & Under: Fun Run
This is untimed participation for children 5 & under for the 5K or 1 mile, plus Kids will receive a wristband for access to the post-race activities!
$8.00
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