Puzzle Dash 5K
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Event details
The Puzzle Dash 5K takes place on April 25, 2026 in Barberton, OH at Columbia Woods Park. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run (open to ages 8 and under)
The event supports autism awareness and benefits Kids First Tops Copley.
Logistics and extras
The 5K follows a route from Columbia Woods to Norton City High School and back. A smaller, accessible path inside Columbia Woods will host a separate course for children with disabilities or those seeking a shorter route. Pre-race packet pickup is available the day before at Columbia Woods Pavilion, and race-day packet pickup and sign-ups are available the morning of the event.
All participants receive race medals, t-shirts, water, and bananas. 5K entrants receive race numbers and trackers for family tracking. T-shirt sizes include youth small-large, women X-small to 2X, and men small to 2X; a no-shirt option is available for a $5 discount and registering by April 3 guarantees a shirt size. Event amenities include vendors with food and drink, a petting zoo, a bouncy house, a halfway water station provided by Aaron Greene, a DJ, and an official photographer. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to top finishers in multiple age groups. Norton City Police and Norton City Fire Department provide security and first aid support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
