The 2026 5th Line 5K Presented by OhioHealth Set For Sunday, Feb. 1
Event
The 5th Line 5K Race Presented By OhioHealth
Date
February 1, 2026
Location
Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Distance
3.1 miles
Start Time
10 a.m.
"Finish On Center Ice" at the 2026 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth
More than 4,000 runners and walkers will celebrate Fitness & Hockey and "Finish On Center Ice" when the 11th Annual 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth and In Association with Ohio Beef Council, NBC4, 93.3 The Bus, and MS3 Sports is held at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth will begin at 10 a.m. outside of Nationwide Arena and feature a 3.1-mile tour of downtown Columbus the Arena District before "finishing at center ice" inside Nationwide Arena.
All participants receive two (2) tickets to a select Blue Jackets game during the 2025-26 season.
Nationwide Arena is open to spectators during the 5th Line 5K. Seating in sections 113-116 will open at 9 a.m.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS TICKET INFORMATION
Every registration again includes a redemption code good for two (2) tickets to one Columbus Blue Jackets game. However, you do not have to wait until after the event to receive your tickets and attend a Blue Jackets game. You will receive an e-mail from the Blue Jackets within ten days of registering with a unique code and instructions on how to redeem your code for two game tickets.
2025-26 5th Line 5K Game Options
October 24 v. Washington Capitals
October 29 v. Toronto Maple Leafs
November 1 v. St. Louis Blue
November 13 v. Edmonton Oilers
November 17 v. Montreal Canadiens
December 4 v. Detroit Red Wings
December 11 v. Ottawa Senators
December 16 v. Anaheim Ducks
December 18 v. Minnesota Wild
All games are subject to change at any time.
Please note: M3S Sports has a NO REFUND policy for all events. BIB TRANSFERS are allowed and $15 each. STROLLERS are allowed. NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid person with a disability are welcome.
What You Get:
- Redemption code good for two (2) tickets to a Columbus Blue Jackets game
- Columbus Blue Jackets-themed The 5th Line 5K Long Sleeve Unisex Technical Race Shirt
- Columbus Blue Jackets-themed The 5th Line 5K Official Finisher's Medal
- Complimentary slice of Jet's Pizza
- Food and Beverages at Post-Race Party
Two Tickets To Columbus Blue Jackets Game
2026 Fees
- $70 through Dec. 1
- $75 Dec. 2 through Jan. 7
- $80 Jan. 8 through Race Day
2026 Virtual Fee
- $75 through Race Day
Register 3 & Save $15
Save $5 off each registration when you register at least three (3) people. Enter promo code 2026SAVE15 at check out.
Please note: M3S Sports has a NO REFUND policy for the OhioHealth 5th Line 5K.
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