McConnell 5K and 1 Mile Walk

The 8th Annual McConnell 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk fundraiser for the OhioHealth Foundation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 on the McConnell Heart Health Center campus.  

Additional Race Information

Thank you for participating in McConnell’s 2017 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk on May 6th.  Please read through the information you’ll need to know for Saturday’s race.

Race starts at 8:30 am (for ALL participants).  Please pay close attention to pre-race instructions, as well as signs and volunteers while on the course.  Avoid walking in groups, so that others may pass if needed.

Race Numbers:  These are included in the “race bags”.  Please pin the race bib (number) to the front of your shirt on race day.  Fill in the bottom section of your race number and we will collect it at the end of the race as you come through the finish line.

Course Length:  5 K (3.1 miles) or 1 Mile

Race Course:   You will be on the McConnell Heart Health Campus for the duration of the race.  There will be arrows and volunteers to guide you on the course.  The start and the end of the race will have obvious designations and will be explained in more detail on race day.  

Water Stop – There is one water stop along the course. 

No dogs are allowed in the run or walk.

What if it rains?  The event will be held rain or shine. It may be cancelled in the event of dangerous conditions (i.e. severe thunderstorm, lightning or tornado warning).

Early Packet Pickup

Pickup begins Sunday April 30th at the Health Resource Center Desk  (McConnell fitness floor).  Or, they may be picked up Race Day, May 6th at the registration table located in the café area of the lower level.

Race Day Bag Pickup:  7:15 – 7:45 AM           

Parking

Park at The McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Road.  There is ample parking available.

Awards

End of Race:               Prizes and Giveaways (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)

We provide awards to our top overall male and female finishers, and each age group winner will receive a certificate.  We also have raffle prizes that all runners/walkers are eligible to win. Be sure to stick around and see if you've won something awesome!

Top  Male and Female Finishers Grand Prize from the Columbus Running Company:

$50  Gift Card

$50 Gift Card

Post Race Raffle

Shadowbox Live - Two Adult Tickets and Complimentary Appetizer

Columbus Zoo - Four General Admission – 2 Adults and 2 Child

American Whistle Company - Four Admissions To Factory Tour

Columbus Running Company - $20 Gift Card, 

Refectory Restaurant - $50 Toward Two Dinner Entrees

Hollywood Casino - 5 - $20 Dining Vouchers

Actors' Theatre of Columbus - 4 Family Admission Passes Reserved Seating for Two at Schiller Park 2017 Performance

Hocking Hills Canoe Livery - 2 Complimentary Canoe/Kayak or Rafting Trips

Via Vecchia Winery - $50 donation to the OhioHealth Foundation

COSI - Two General Admissions

Watershed Distillery - Four Complimentary Tours

Figlio Wood Fired Pizza - Two Complimentary Pizzas

Vino Vino - Two Complimentary Entrees

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Four Adult Admissions

Kelton House Museum and Garden - Six Complimentary Admissions

Ohio Historical Center - Four Complimentary Admissions

Zanesville-Muskingham Co. Chamber of Commerce - Four Passes to Cruise the Lorena Sternwheeler 

BalletMet - Two Admissions to One 2017 Performance

**MORE Donations still to come....and will be added as we receive them.

Post-Race Silent Auction

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capital Square - Overnight Stay for Two

SplatterPark - Ten Deluxe Paintball Splatterpacks

The Memorial Tournament - Two Patron Badges (good for all 7 days)

Hampton Inn and Suites - Overnight Stay and Breakfast for Two

Renaissance Hotels - 1 night weekend stay at the Columbus Downtown Hotel

Le Meridien - One Complimentary Weekend Night & $100 Spa Services

The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake - One Night Stay for Two in a Deluxe Room

Hyatt Regency - Guest Room Accommodations for 1 Evening, Valet Parking, Breakfast for Two

**MORE Donations still to come....and will be added as we receive them.

Post-Race Refreshments

Located in the McConnell Café

8:45 – 10 AM              Enjoy Some Food and Drinks