Puzzle Dash 5K

Join us on April 25, 2026 for the Puzzle Dash 5K at Columbia Woods Park!, a fun-filled run supporting autism awareness and benefiting Kids First, Tops School! Lace up, dash for a cause, and help make a difference for children and families in our community. 💙🧩 The race/walk will take participants on a scenic route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. For children with disabilities or those looking for a fun stroll through the park, a smaller, accessible path within Columbia Woods will host a separate race. All runners and walkers will receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. The 5K will receive race numbers and trackers so family and friends can track their progress. 🏁 Puzzle Dash 5K Race Day Schedule Friday, April 24, 2026:Columbia Woods Pavilion8:00 AM-6:00 PM - Pre-race packet pickup Saturday, April 25, 2026:7:30 AM – Race Day Sign-Ups & Packet Pick-Up Opens8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements8:55 AM – National Anthem9:00 AM – 5K Race Start!9:45 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fun Zone Open10:15 AM – Awards Ceremony10:45 AM – Community Fun & Wrap-Up Event Highlights:-Vendors will be set up throughout Columbia Woods---Food and Drink---Petting Zoo---bouncy house-50/50 and Potential Raffle Baskets-Halfway Water Station provided by Aaron Greene.-Entertainment includes DJ Abner Santiago---John Dugos, our Official Photographer T-Shirts:We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Small-Large, Women X-Small-2X-Large, & Men Small-2X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $5 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by April 3. Limited selection will be available after! Awards:5K:Top 3 - Overall Female & MaleTop 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+ Volunteer Support:-Athletico: Pre-race stretching tent & support on the smaller track-Race Penguin staff Safety & Support:-Norton City Police: Road security-Norton City Fire Department: First aid support Promotion & Media:-Social Media-WEOL Wadsworth Radio Station will provide on-air advertisements Giving Back:All proceeds from Race Penguin will go to Kids First Tops Copley. For more information please visit their website at https://www.summitesc.org/AboutUs1.aspx. We are actively seeking major donors to help make this event a success and support our community goals. Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Dash 5K!