Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH

Date
August 2, 2026
Location
Pataskala, OH
Venue
4000 Mink St SW
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON, 1.65 Mile Fun Run/Walk - IN-PERSON
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Licking Heights Hornets 5K starts at 8:00 AM on August 2, 2026, in Pataskala, Ohio, giving you a typical early morning race window if you're traveling in. The event takes place at 4000 Mink St SW and offers two distance options: a 5K and a 5-mile run, so you can choose based on your fitness level and race goals. Entry fees range from $25 to $40. If you can't make it in person, the race also offers virtual participation, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and submit your time remotely.

From the Race Organizer
Join the Licking Heights Hornets on August 2, 2026, for our third annual Licking Heights Hornets 5K! We are raising funds to support the Licking Heights Music and Sports programs! Supporters of all programs are welcome. The 5k race event will start at 8 AM, followed by the 1.65-mile Family Fun Run at 8:05 AM. If you are unable to attend the in-person event but would like to support the programs, please consider our virtual event, which will run from August 2 through August 9! The run will be around the flat, paved, & scenic Licking Heights campus, starting and ending on the fantastic track at Hornets Field!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH?

Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH takes place on August 2, 2026. The race is held in Pataskala, Ohio.

Where is Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH held?

Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH is held at 4000 Mink St SW in Pataskala, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Licking Heights Hornets 5K 2026 — Pataskala, OH?

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