# Turkey Trails Newark Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and Half

> Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 15 · 7:55 AM
- Where: Ohio State University at Newark, 1179 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055
- Ages: Kids dash ages 10 and under
- Price: $17–$79 depending on distance
- Organizer: Turkey Trails (RunSignup race series)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Newark/TurkeyTrailsColumbus
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A mid-November race at Ohio State at Newark with an untimed kids' dash for ages 10 and under at 7:55 am (mini bib, youth shirt and medal; kids may also run free without swag) and an untimed 1-mile, plus 5K, 10K and half marathon.

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