The Dash For Camp 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | 250 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 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 7:15 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:30 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.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Columbus Running Company) for The Dash For Camp. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Dash For Camp?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:11 or better, the top quarter in 28:02, and half the field in 34:34; the last tenth came in after 59:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:57 | 18:54 |
| 20-29 | 33:09 | 23:56 |
| 30-39 | 28:22 | 28:32 |
| 40-49 | 30:01 | 24:57 |
| 50-59 | 36:26 | 26:13 |
| 60-69 | 55:53 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:02:35 |
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
Up 54 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
The Dash For Camp 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 245 to 378 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:00 to 34:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 378 (+26%) | 34:34 | under 25:11 | 17:33 |
| 2024 | 299 (+18%) | 33:14 | under 25:21 | 17:56 |
| 2023 | 254 (+4%) | 37:09 | under 26:24 | 19:32 |
| 2022 | 245 | 36:00 | under 25:19 | 18:33 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 64°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
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Dash For Camp?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 378 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 34:34 and the winner ran 17:33.
- Where does it start?
- 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082.
From the organizers
Join us for the Dash for Camp 5K Run/Walk annual fundraising event taking place on Saturday, November 14, at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082)! Proceeds from the event support Camp Hamwi, which serves children and teens who are living with diabetes. Camp Hamwi has allowed these campers to have an authentic camp experience while learning how to manage their diabetes.
Come join in on the fun and enjoy refreshments, camp games, and socializing before the 5K kicks off!
The Dash for Camp is a chance to make an impact!
To learn more about LifeCare Alliance diabetes services and programs, including Camp Hamwi, please visit https://www.lifecarealliance.org/programs/coda/