Hilliard 5K and Fun Run

Hilliard 5K and Fun Run takes place in Hilliard, Ohio, on November 1, 2026. The main event is the Hilliard 5K (3.1 miles), which starts at 9 a.m., followed ten minutes later by a 1-mile fun run/walk at 9:10 a.m. that gives kids and first-timers a short, low-pressure option on the same morning.

The staggered starts make this a practical family morning: race the 5K, then be back at the line in time to cheer the mile. For runners chasing a time, a 5K in early November lands well after a summer of base mileage, so a short sharpening block of four to six weeks with weekly intervals at 5K effort should be all you need. Newcomers can treat it as a run/walk and simply aim to finish feeling strong.