Make A Way 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 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 6:59 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. 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
325 N Cleveland Ave, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Make A Way 5K?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082.
From the organizers
Sign up today and join us for the inaugural Make A Way 5K, hosted by the Waymakers Foundation at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082) on Nov. 1, 2026!