Puzzle Dash 5K

Puzzle Dash 5K

Join us on April 25, 2026, for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park! This event supports autism awareness and benefits Kids First, Tops School. Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩

The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race. All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress. 🏁

Race Day Schedule

• Friday, April 24, 2026
  Columbia Woods Pavilion
  8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup
• Saturday, April 25, 2026
  7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens
  8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run
  8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements
  8:55 AM – National Anthem
  9:00 AM – 5K Race Start!
  9:45 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open
  10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony
  10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up

T-Shirts

We offer the following shirt sizes: Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after!

Event Highlights:

• Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods - food and drink, petting zoo, bouncy house
• 50/50 and potential raffle baskets
• Halfway water station provided by Aaron Greene.
• Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago - John Dugos, our official photographer

Volunteer Support:

• Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track
• Race Penguin staff

Safety & Support:

• Norton City Police: Road security
• Norton City Fire Department: First aid support

Promotion & Media:

• Social Media
• WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements.

Giving Back:

All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals. Thank you for supporting the PuzzleDash 5K!