2025 Hope With Lo 5k & Fun Run

September 27, 2025 @ The Ohio State University

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2025 Registration Is Closed

When: September 27, 2025

Where: The Ohio State University

5K Cost: $40/person.

Fun Run Cost: $15/person.

Kiddos under 10 and families of

rare warriors race for free!

Registration Closed

2025 Event Day Things To Know

The 5K is more than a run — it’s a party of hope. We love seeing friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors come together for a great time and a great cause.

Park in the Arps Garage and make your way south to Hayes Hall for registration.
Race start lines up right outside of Hayes Hall. We’ll share some announcements and send off the runners and walkers right at 10am!
The Fun Run and Walk will start at the 5K FINISH line — right outside of Thompson Library.
We’ll have lots of games for kids and adults alike, along with some great post-race snacks and a live DJ keeping the vibes going.

Race Day Silent Auction

CBJ Tickets

2 Tickets to CBJ vs Toronto Hockey Halloween Night (10/29, 7:30pm at Nationwide Arena). Retail value $250, courtesy of our friends at NBC4.
Jonas Brothers

2 Tickets to the Jonas Brothers “Living the Dream Tour” in Columbus, 11/08. Retail value $200, courtesy of our friends at The Columbus Radio Group.
CBJ Signed Jersey

Limited edition CBJ Star Wars 5th Line Jersey, autographed by the team. Certificate of authenticity included. $200 value, courtesy of our friend Jeff Koehler.
Diamonds Direct Gift Card

$500 Gift Card to Diamonds Direct, courtesy of our friends at 99.7, The Blitz.
Columbus CAPS MedSpa Basket

Diamond Glow Facial Treatment. Retail value: $195. Plus skincare coupons and samples.
CBJ Hockey Fights Cancer

2 Tickets to the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Fights Cancer Night (11/13, 7:30pm).
Columbus Crew Tickets & Swag Bag

2 Tickets to a Columbus Crew home game at Lower Stadium. Swag includes string backpack, hat, scarf, Guillermo Barros bobblehead, and Frankie Hejduk bobblehead. Retail value $200

Raffle Prizes

2025 Raffle for Research

Raffle tickets will be available at registration and for a short time following the 5k race. 100% of raffle proceeds are donated directly to medical research!

Raffle Prizes Include:

$100 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card
$100 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card
$100 Longhorn Steakhouse Gift Card
$100 Cameron Mitchel Gift Card
$50 Open Sky Dayspa Gift Card
$50 Starbucks Gift Card
(3) $50 Roosters Gift Cards
(2) $50 Condado Gift Cards
Yogis Bar & Grill Gift Cards

A very special thank you to our generous raffle and auction donors: OhioHealth, The Columbus Radio Group, NBC4, Jeff Koehler, 99.7 The Blitz, Condado Tacos, Yogis Bar & Grill, Roosters, and Open Sky Day Spa.

Since 2023, we have raised more than $200,000 for Zellweger Spectrum Disorder.

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