OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon Registration, OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration, General Public 5K, Kids Fun Run, Youth Philanthropy Community Registration
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate at the BuckeyeThon 5K, Ohio State’s most spirited race benefiting the kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital! This year’s event kicks off the 25th anniversary year of the BuckeyeThon Dance Marathon and celebrates 25 years of students, families, and supporters coming together to create miracles for pediatric patients and their families. When you register, you’ll receive a FREE exclusive BuckeyeThon T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal. Along the course, you’ll be surrounded by the energy that makes BuckeyeThon so special, with Champion Families cheering you on, upbeat music along the route, and some of Ohio State’s most iconic campus views. After you cross the finish line, keep the celebration going at our Post Race Celebration presented by the Undergraduate Student Government, featuring FREE food, hydration stations, family-friendly activities, inflatables, and a live student band. You’ll also have the chance to meet our incredible Champion K
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Columbus, 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
