
Puzzle Dash 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Barberton, OH
- Columbia Woods Park, Columbia Woods Drive, 44203
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- For a Cause
- Military & First Responders
- Walkers Welcome
Great for: walkers
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $28.95
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
- 100 Yards
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $23.95
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT
The course
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Difficulty
Easygoing
5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩 The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race.
All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress.
🏁 Puzzle Dash 5K Race Day Schedule
Friday, April 24, 2026: Columbia Woods Pavilion 8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup
Saturday, April 25, 2026: 7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens 8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run 8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements 8:55 AM – National Anthem 9:00 AM – 5K Race Start! 9:45 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open 10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony 10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up
Event Highlights: -Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods ---Food and Drink ---Petting Zoo ---bouncy house -50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets -Halfway Water Station provided by Aaron Greene. -Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago ---John Dugos, our Official Photographer
T-Shirts: We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!
Awards: 5K: Top 3 - Overall Female & Male Top 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Volunteer Support: -Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track -Race Penguin staff
Safety & Support: -Norton City Police: Road security -Norton City Fire Department: First aid support
Promotion & Media : -Social Media -WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements
Giving Back: All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at https://www.summitesc.org/AboutUs1.aspx .
We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals.
Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!
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