
Sam's Fans 5K
Sun, May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Bexley, OH
- 105 Park Dr, 43209
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run, walk, and support a vital cause at this community event, funding music and art therapy for seriously ill children.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Great for
- Kids & Youth
Join the 12th Annual Sam’s Fans 5K at Wolfe Park in Bexley, OH, a community-focused event supporting a meaningful cause. This gathering offers a day of joy and purpose for all ages, with proceeds directly benefiting Sam’s Fans, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing Music and Art Therapy Programs for seriously ill children. Whether you're running the 5K, enjoying the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, or participating in the Kids 1-Mile Run, your involvement helps bring healing and creativity to children in need. It's a wonderful opportunity to make memories and a real…
What to expect
- Expect a welcoming community atmosphere for all ages and paces.
- Choose from a 5K race, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, or a Kids 1-Mile Run.
- Awards are presented to the top two overall male and female 5K finishers, plus top two in the Kids Series 1-Mile.
Standout details
- Supports Music & Art Therapy Programs
- Benefits seriously ill children
- Includes a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Awards for 5K and Kids Series
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM EDT · From $23.95
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 5:33 AM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM EDT · From $13.75
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:38 PM EST · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
- 5K
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.95
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 5:33 AM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 5K
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM EDT · From $23.95
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 7:25 PM EST · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Sam’s Fans 5K at Wolfe Park! This community-centered event is more than just a race—it’s a day filled with fun, purpose, and joy for participants of all ages. Proceeds from the event support Sam’s Fans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Music and Art Therapy Programs for seriously ill children and their families.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the event includes a 5K race, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Kids 1-Mile Run as part of the RunColumbus kids series, making it the perfect outing for the entire family. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply there to support the cause, your participation helps us bring joy, healing, and creativity to children in need through music and art. Come out, make memories, and be a part of something truly meaningful! Don’t miss this chance to have fun, give back, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Awards: Top 2 male and female overall 5k, Top 2 male and top 2 female for kid's series one mile.
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