The FLOW Stormwater Runoff 5K starts at 9:00 AM on October 4, 2026, giving you a reasonable window to arrive in Powell, Ohio without an early pre-dawn drive. The event takes place at 2845 Home Rd and offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a 5K. Entry fees range from $15 to $35 depending on registration timing and category. This fall race is ideal if you're building fitness through shorter October events or want a low-key tune-up before the end-of-season racing schedule. Powell is in central Ohio, making it accessible for athletes across the region.
From the Race Organizer
Explore. Discover. Understand. Act. Join Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) at our inaugural Stormwater Runoff 5K. The course will take runners and walkers through Liberty Park where they’ll see and learn about different stormwater management practices to reduce flooding and erosion, and allow stormwater to soak into the ground or get diverted safely into our watershed’s streams and creeks that feed the Olentangy River. Swag for registered runners/walkers: Race t-shirt Swag bag with goodies from our sponsors + native seed packet from FLOW Stormwater Awareness Week October 1-7 is Stormwater Awareness Week in Ohio, an effort to educate the public on how stormwater pollution affects our land, water, and farms, and what steps we can take to prevent it. Clean stormwater helps protect our streams, drinking water, and the health of Ohio’s natural resources. Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) All proceeds from this event will benefit Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) , a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based nonprofit established in 1997 with a mission to keep the Olentangy River and its tributaries clean and safe for all to enjoy, through public education, volunteer activities, and coordination with local decision-makers. Your participation (and donation) helps us continue our conservation work in the lower Olentangy watershed, a roughly 150 square mile area which includes a 32 mile stretch of the river, plus nearly 400 miles of tributaries (stream, creeks, runs, etc.) Our efforts include: Tree plantings Invasive species removal (honeysuckle, callery pear, etc.) Stream water quality monitoring by citizen scientists Pollinator garden planting/maintenance Litter cleanus (481 tires collected for recycling, plus over 6,000 lbs. of trash removed from the watershed in 2025 alone!) 3 volunteer-run tree nurseries where we grow over 2,500 native trees and bushes which we use in our restoration efforts, and also make available for free to residents of the watershed in our fall tree giveaway.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Powell, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K 2026 — Powell, OH?
FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K 2026 — Powell, OH takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Powell, Ohio.
Where is FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K 2026 — Powell, OH held?
FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K 2026 — Powell, OH is held at 2845 Home Rd, Powell, OH, USA in Powell, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K 2026 — Powell, OH?
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