Walk, Run and Roll 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Plain City, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 - Family Team | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5k - Individual | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k - Family Team: $35 until Oct 1.
- 5k - Individual: $40 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 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 Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 5k - Family Team starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Walk, Run and Roll 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Walk, Run and Roll 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:47 or better, the top quarter in 28:17, and half the field in 36:07; the last tenth came in after 1:01:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 28:08 |
| 50-59 | 30:41 | n/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
Down 46 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Walk, Run and Roll 5k 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 29 to 27 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:55 to 36:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 (-40%) | 36:07 | under 25:47 | 22:30 |
| 2024 | 45 (-22%) | 35:07 | under 23:25 | 17:41 |
| 2023 | 58 (+132%) | 38:20 | under 24:26 | 20:49 |
| 2022 | 25 (-14%) | 33:50 | under 24:04 | 21:03 |
| 2021 | 29 | 34:55 | under 27:12 | 21:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 27:19, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Walk, Run and Roll 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 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 Oct 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.
- 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, 27 runners finished the 5k - Individual; the median finish was 36:07 and the winner ran 22:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 27:19, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064.
From the organizers
Come and join us and bring your friends and family for this great event, the Walk, Run and Roll 5k. Central Ohio Spina Bifida Alliance: COSBA is an all volunteer organization whose mission is to raise awareness of Spina Bifida and make a difference in the lives of all who are touched by SB in the Central Ohio area. We serve over 50 counties.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Road Runner Sports 3687 Park Mill Run DrHilliard, OH 43026
October 2nd 2026
4-6:30pm
Race Day Packet Pickup
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Saturday October 3
8:00 to 9:00 am
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization who offers educational materials, social events and financial assistance to those in need.