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Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA 2026

Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Start time
5:45 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Kids Run (Recommended for ages 8 and under)KidsOct 2, 20265:45 PMFree–
1 MILE WALK ONLY (untimed)1 MileOct 2, 20266:00 PM$35$40 after Sep 28, 2026–
5K RUN/WALK (chip-timed)5KOct 2, 20266:00 PM$35$40 after Sep 28, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids Run (Recommended for ages 8 and under): Free until Oct 2.
  • 1 MILE WALK ONLY (untimed) and 5K RUN/WALK (chip-timed): $40 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Westerville runs 39:05, about 12:35 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:50 and men in 33:48.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Kids Run (Recommended for ages 8 and under) starts at 5:45 PM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5948 South Old 3C Rd, Westerville, OH 43082

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

5K Run/Walk (chip-timed)

88
finishers
31:47
median (10:14 /mi)
17:24
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 31:4718:211:04:10
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

1 Mile Run/Walk (chip-timed)

38
finishers
10:53
median (10:53 /mi)
6:31
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Columbus Running Company) for Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA?

At the 2025 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed), the fastest tenth finished in 22:52 or better, the top quarter in 26:19, and half the field in 31:47; the last tenth came in after 59:00.

At the 2025 1 Mile Run/Walk (chip-timed), the fastest tenth finished in 7:46 or better, the top quarter in 9:10, and half the field in 10:53; the last tenth came in after 15:08.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed)
AgeWomenMen
Under 2029:3319:40
30-3937:16n/a
40-4929:2025:43
50-5955:15n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

About the same size since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 122 to 88 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:00 to 31:47.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202588 (-28%)31:47under 22:5217:24
202312232:00under 23:3518:45

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 2 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 81°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where
5948 South Old 3C Rd, Westerville, OH 43082Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 910 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 2, 2026), 2025 (Mar 14, 2025), 2023 (Mar 10, 2023), 2020 (Mar 6, 2020), 2019 (Mar 16, 2019)

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Quick answers

When is Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA?
Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 5:45 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 88 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed); the median finish was 31:47 and the winner ran 17:24.
Where does it start?
5948 South Old 3C Rd, Westerville, OH 43082.

From the organizers

Please join us for the 6th Annual Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA on Friday, October 2, 2026. Run or walk with us to benefit the Genoa Middle School PTSA! The PTSA funds multiple areas within the middle school, including Back to School Nights, End of Year Celebrations, Family Social, GEM, JAG Awards and JAGS Night Out, Mini Grants, Staff Appreciation and more! Your participation or contribution makes a huge impact on the staff and students of Genoa Middle School.

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