Blacklick Creek 5 Miler
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A flat, fast, and scenic 5-miler on a shaded paved trail, perfect for a summer speed challenge or a beautiful run.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveJoin the Columbus Running Company's Signature Series for the Blacklick Creek 5 Miler, a summer race designed for speed and natural beauty. This 5-mile event takes you along the paved Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail, offering a cool green canopy and winding creekside views. Starting and finishing at Portman Park, the flat, fast, and mostly shaded out-and-back course is ideal for those seeking a unique distance or a race preparation opportunity.
What to expect
- Run a flat, fast, and mostly shaded 5-mile course on the paved Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail.
- Enjoy a cool green canopy and winding creekside views.
- Utilize convenient shuttle service from the Kroger parking lot to the start at Portman Park.
Standout details
- Paved Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail
- Flat, fast, and mostly shaded course
- Cool green canopy and creekside views
- Shuttle service to start
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
100m
1 option · closes Aug 9, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT
3mo 8d 18h 29m leftKids Run (approx. 50 meters)
Closes Aug 9, 2026, 3:40 AM EDT · From $7.10
5 Mile
1 option · closes Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
3mo 8d 18h 49m leftr Run/Walk
Closes Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · From $54.80
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
162 5 Mile finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
50:35
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 32:25.
People mix
More women
About 57% women and 43% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5 Mile in 2025, this looks like a small field: 162 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 50:35. The quicker front of the field averaged about 32:25. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Columbus, OH
Travel draw
Westerville, OH
Travel draw
Blacklick, OH
Travel draw
Dublin, OH
Travel draw
Canal Winchester, OH
Close-to-home draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female Top Overall
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Male Top Overall
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 19 and Under
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 - 29
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 39
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mile | 2025 | 162 | 50:35 | 51:51 | 32:25 | 26:06 / 32:29 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Join us for Columbus Running Company's CRC Signature Series August race, the Blacklick Creek 5 Miler! Summertime will be no match for you as you'll be under a cool green canopy while you traverse this 5 mile course along the paved and scenic Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail!
We have a new location this year! Beginning at Portman Park, the flat, fast and mostly shaded out-and-back course will be run entirely on the Blacklick Trail, ending right where you began. Whether you're looking for a new and unique distance to try, you've been reminiscing on your old college 8K days, or you're looking for a "race prep" opportunity, the Blacklick Creek 5 Miler is here to provide that for you!
Sign up now to enjoy those winding, creekside views and join us at the Blacklick Creek 5 Miler.
Please note, there will be no parking at Portman Park. Shuttles will run from the Kroger parking lot to Portman Park from 6:30am to 11:00am to ensure a safe, quick commute for participants. Check out our Race Day Parking page for more information.