Event
97.1 The Fan 5K presented by The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Date
June 20, 2026
Location
Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081
Distance
9.71K I 5K I 1 Mile
Start Time
8 a.m.
Join 97.1 The Fan celebrities at the second-annual 97.1 The Fan 5K presented by The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.
The 9.71k The Race running and walking event will again feature three events:
* The Fan 5K Run / Walk (3.1 miles)
* 9.71K Run / Walk (6.03 miles)
* Common Man Mile Walk
97.1 The Fan hosts such as Mike "Common Man" Ricordati, Jonathan "T-Bone" Smith, Eric Rieser and Tyvis Powell and many other will be there to run and walk with you!
The 97.1 The Fan 5K will be held at Otterbein University, with Start and Finish near the Clements Center.
PLEASE NOTE A NEW START TIME OF 8 A.M. FOR 2026
What You Get:
- 97.1 The Fan 5K-themed Short Sleeve Shirt
- 97.1 The Fan 5K-themed Official Finisher's Medal
- FREE Race Photos
- Jet's Pizza and Beverages at Post-Race Party
2025 Finisher's Medal
2025 Event Shirt
Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center will host Packet Pick Up for 9.71k The Race.
Packet Pick Up for the 2026 97.1 The Fan 5K will be held at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio 43085.
Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, June 19 during regular business hours.
- Friday, June 20, 11am–7pm
Race Day Pick Up begins at 7am on Saturday, June 20 at Otterbein University.
Please note: M3S Sports has a NO REFUND policy for all events. BIB TRANSFERS are allowed and $15 each. STROLLERS are allowed. NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid person with a disability are welcome.