The Columbus Blue Jackets 5th Line 5K Race

The Columbus Blue Jackets and M3S Sports are hosting The 5th Line 5K Race presented by OhioHealth on February 9, 2025.

The annual downtown road race offers runners and walkers an active way to celebrate the winter season with the Blue Jackets.

The 5th Line 5K Race begins at 10 a.m. outside of Nationwide Arena with a 3.1-mile course of downtown Columbus and finishes up on Center Ice in Nationwide Arena.

After finishing, you’ll head up to the concourse level for the Post-Race Party. 

Participants will receive

• Voucher for two (2) tickets to a 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets game
• Blue Jackets-themed official finisher’s medal
• 5th Line 5K long-sleeve
• Complimentary slice of Jet’s Pizza
• Food and Beverages at Post-Race Party

5th Line 5K Race Free Tickets Options

You will receive an e-mail from the Blue Jackets within seven days of registering with a unique code and instructions on how to redeem your code for two game tickets. You do not have to wait until the race to attend your chosen game. Available games include: 

Thursday, Nov. 21 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Wednesday, Nov. 27 vs. Montreal Canadiens
Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Calgary Flames
Tuesday, Dec. 10 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, Dec. 12 vs. Washington Capitals
Saturday, Dec. 14 vs. Anaheim Ducks
Thursday, Dec. 19 vs. New Jersey Devils
Monday, Dec. 23 vs. Montreal. Canadiens
Thursday, Jan. 2 vs. Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. St. Louis Blues
Thursday, Jan. 9 vs. Seattle Kraken
Tuesday, Jan. 14 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, Jan. 16 vs. San Jose Sharks

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Registration and Packet Pickup

Advanced registration is required; race always sells out, so get yours now!

• $60 through Dec. 1
• $65 Dec. 2 through Jan. 7
• $70 Jan. 8 through Race Day

There’s a virtual option as well for $65 through race day.

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