Overview


The 5th Line 5K Race Presented By OhioHealth

Event: The 5th Line 5K Race Presented By OhioHealth

Date: February 9, 2025

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 2025 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth

More than 4,000 runners and walkers will celebrate Fitness & Hockey and "Finish On Center Ice" when the 10th Annual 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth in association with AgPro is held at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 9, 2025.

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 2024-25 season.

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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 seven days of registering with a unique code and instructions on how to redeem your code for two game tickets.

2024-25 5th Line 5K Game Options
Thursday, Nov. 21 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Wednesday, Nov. 27 vs. Montreal Canadiens
Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Calgary Flames
Tuesday, Dec. 10 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, Dec. 12 vs. Washington Capitals
Saturday, Dec. 14 vs. Anaheim Ducks
Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. New Jersey Devils
Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Montreal. Canadiens
Thursday, Jan. 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. St. Louis Blues
Thursday, Jan. 9 vs. Seattle Kraken
Tuesday, Jan. 14 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, Jan. 16 vs. San Jose Sharks

All games are subject to change at any time.

The M3S Sports NO STROLLERS ALLOWED policy will be strictly enforced due to the steps inside Nationwide Arena. Please e-mail info@m3ssports.com with any questions.


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

Two Tickets To Columbus Blue Jackets Game

Cool Event Shirt!

Cool Event Shirt!

Awesome Finisher's Medal!

Awesome Finisher's Medal!

The World-Famous MIT/Fleet Feet Pace Team will safely guide you to the Finish Line at the 5th Line 5K.

Pacers will be available the these per-minute paces:
8:00 minutes per mile
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
Walkers

The 5th Line 5K Race is CHIP TIMED, so your starting time will not begin until you cross the Start Line.

Your bib will have a tear off section at the bottom marked GEAR CHECK. Please safety pin this tear off section to your gear bag before checking your bag into Gear Check on Race Day. Gear Check will be located inside Nationwide Arena.

Race Day Updates on The 5th Line 5K Race will be posted on the M3S Sports Instagram page at www.instagram.com/M3SSports and M3S Sports Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/M3SSports. Please follow the page for last-minute instructions and news.

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy snow, high winds and extreme cold temperatures. Athletes will be made aware of these forecasts on the website (www.the5thline5k.com) and the M3S Sports Facebook starting at midnight the night before and on race day so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email and social media as necessary.

The Race Director and local Public Safety officers will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race.

Race personnel reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather.