Candy Race 5k Columbus
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A deliciously fun 5k where every step is sweet, ending with a custom medal, free photos, and plenty of candy.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- Kids & Youth
Beginner Friendly
Kids & YouthPast race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
217 5K finishers in 2024. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
36:37
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: 23:12.
People mix
More women
About 68% women and 32% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a comfortable field: 217 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 36:37. The quicker front of the field averaged about 23:12. 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
Hilliard, OH
Travel draw
Marysville, OH
Travel draw
Plain City, OH
Travel draw
Powell, OH
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 14 and Under
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 15 to 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 to 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 217 | 36:37 | 38:33 | 23:12 | 19:17 / 23:23 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Join us for another year of the sweetest, most deliciously fun 5k around. Whether you are a first time participant or you have joined us before, you'll love the fun environment welcoming environment of Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Central Ohio! When you finish, don't be bashful to raise your arms and celebrate your accomplishment and collect a beautiful medal (oh and candy)! Make sure you smile for our photographer so you and your friends/family can enjoy your beautiful (and free) race photo for years to come!
All 5k participants, in-person and virtual will receive the following;
Colorful, Fun T-Shirt Large, Custom Medal Custom Bib Number Yes...Candy! Awards
1st Place Overall Male and Female 1st Place Overall Male and Female Age Groups 14 and Under, 15 to 19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ Race Start Time
Jelly Tot Dash - 7:55 am 5k Run/Walk - 8:00 am Pre-Race Packet Pickup - #1
TBD Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday July 25 7:00 am to 8:00 am Glacier Ridge Metro Park How Pricing Works
5k Run / Walk
Participants 1 - 50: $25 Participants 51 - 150: $30 Participants 151 - 250: $35 Participants 251+ $40
Medal
Race Photos