Licking Heights Hornets 5K
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Pataskala, OH
- 4000 Mink St SW, 43062
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Support Licking Heights music and sports programs on a scenic, paved campus course, finishing strong on the Hornets Field track.
- Fun
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the Licking Heights Hornets for their third annual 5K, a community event dedicated to supporting the Licking Heights Music and Sports programs. Runners will enjoy a flat, paved, and scenic course around the campus, culminating with a finish on the impressive track at Hornets Field. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to contribute to local student programs while enjoying a pleasant run. A virtual option is also available for those unable to attend in person.
What to expect
- Participate in the in-person 5K or a shorter 1.65-mile Family Fun Run.
- Enjoy a flat, paved course around the scenic Licking Heights campus.
- Experience the thrill of starting and ending on the fantastic track at Hornets Field.
- A virtual event option is available for remote participation.
Standout details
- Supports Licking Heights programs
- Flat, paved campus course
- Finish on Hornets Field track
- Virtual event option
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 12:00 AM EDT · From $28.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1.65 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 8:05 AM EDT · From $28.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Aug 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
+ 1 more optionHide
- 5K
Sun, Aug 2, 12:00 AM EDT · From $28.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortRolling road course, warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Road
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the 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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