The Dash For Camp

The Dash For Camp takes place in Westerville, Ohio, on November 14, 2026. The event is a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) starting at 9:30 AM, open to runners and walkers alike. The name points to a camp-focused cause, and the run/walk format keeps the door open to participants of every ability rather than only those chasing a time.

If this is your first 5K, six to eight weeks of consistent walk-run sessions, three times a week, will prepare you to cover the distance without stopping. If you run regularly, a mid-November 5K is a useful benchmark: race it evenly, note your time, and use it to set paces for winter training. The 9:30 AM start is late enough for a normal breakfast and a proper warm-up jog, and it leaves the rest of the day free. Walkers can expect to finish in 45 minutes to an hour at a comfortable pace, so bring layers for the cool-down afterward.