Every registration again includes a redemption code good for two (2) tickets to one Columbus Blue Jackets game. However, this year 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.
2021-2022 GAME OPTIONS COMING SOON
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 on the Bud Light Terrace.
Race Day Updates on The 5th Line 5K Race will be posted on the M3S Sports Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/M3SSports. Please follow the page for last-minute instructions and updates.
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 and Twitter pages 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.