For those seeking summer shade, start the final month of summer off right with this gem of a race in southeast Columbus. When the dog days of summer arrive in their sweltering haze and the temperatures are hot enough to grill your GU, you can seek the tree-covered paths of the Blacklick Trail to keep you cool while you head out with your friends to take part in this CRC Signature Series race. Go ahead and dare that fiery mass to do its worst, you'll be under a cool green canopy for most of your 5 miles!
Starting at the Jerry L. Garver YMCA, this southeast Columbus race course winds next to Blacklick Creek before ending back at the YMCA where you can cool down and check out all the YMCA has to offer.
Beat the heat this summer and join us at the Blazin' 5 Miler.
The Blazin' 5 Miler is part of the 2022 RUNColumbus Race Series. For more information, click here.
A hot race demands hot swag, and we're ready to deliver. Sweet tri-blend t-shirts will be given to all Blazin' 5 Miler, as well as a Blazin' 5 Miler finisher medal and a cooling fan to help you beat the summer heat.
Visit Columbus Running Company's Pickerington location (1250 Hill Rd North) on Friday, August 19, and Saturday, August 20 during normal store hours (Fri 10a-8p, Sat 10a-6p). Race day packet pickup will be available at the event just outside the front door of the Jerry L Garver YMCA on August 21, 2022, beginning at 7 AM.
Special prizes and recognition will be provided to the top three overall male/female/non-binary finishers, as well as the top male/female finisher in each of the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
Sign up for the CRC Trifecta Bundle and you can get yourself registered for three CRC Signature Series races (Choo Choo 9 Miler and 5K, Blazin' 5 Miler, and Big Bad Wolfe Run) with a $5 discount on each event plus a pair of gloves! To register, choose the CRC Trifecta Bundle in the events section on the front page. The CRC Trifecta Bundle is available through January 9, 2022.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Blazin' 5 Miler.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
Jerry L Garver YMCA
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