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Columbus Recreation will be hosting a 5K (3.1 mile) run & walk on July 4th. 5k run & walk will begin at 8:30am with check in beginning at 7:30 am. Event will happen rain or shine. 

The 5k Run & Walk course is residential with few hills. Beginning and ending at the Columbus Area Aquatic Center (250 Folsom Street) in Fireman's Park. 

5K Run & Walk- Awards will be given for overall finishers (Male & Female) and age group awards. Water and snacks will be provided to participants. 

Enrollment into 5K event before June 17th: Participation into 5K Run & Walk and receive a Firecracker 5 T-Shirt for $25.00.   

*This year's 5K course will have a fork in the route for those wishing to participate, but only run or walk 2 miles.  

The Children's Sparkler Sprint will be a 100 yard sprint open to children 12 & under. Sprint will begin and end near the Columbus Area Aquatic Center (250 Folsom Street) in Fireman's Park. Check in for the event will begin at 9:15 AM.

Enroll into Sparkler Sprint event BEFORE June 27th: Participate in Sparkler Sprint and receive a 4th of July Swag Bag.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Firecracker 5K Run & Walk 
10y - 99y N/A F  07/04/2025
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Columbus Aquatic Center 		$25.00 Res, $25.00 Non-Res
 
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Children's Sparkler Sprint 
3y - 12y N/A F  07/04/2025
09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Columbus Aquatic Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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