Make A Way 5K

Make A Way 5K is held in Westerville, Ohio, on November 1, 2026, with a 9 a.m. start for its single event, a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk. The morning is organized by the Waymakers Foundation and raises money for a local free store that helps grieving families, survivors of domestic violence, and others in need. Every participant receives an official finisher medal.

Run/walk events like this one draw a wide range of paces, which makes the 5K a comfortable first race and a fine place to bring someone who has never pinned on a bib. Runners looking for a time can still get one: a month of three to four runs a week, with one workout of short intervals at hard effort, is enough to sharpen up for 3.1 miles.