2026 Kidslinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run - Race Registration!
Schedule
Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | Columbus, OH
About this Event
🫧 2026 KidsLinked Powell Bubble Run – Bubble Fun!
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!
📅 Sunday, September 13th, 2026 |🕒 10:15AM (see race times)
📍Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211) - Look for 20’ Smoky the Bear – Infront of Ohio Dept of Natural Resources Pavilion – Back of Park
⭐ Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!
⭐ RACE TIMES: 2 Mile 10:15AM | 1 Mile 10:25AM | .5 Mile 10:45AM | .25 mile 10:50AM
💰 SUPER SALE: Save 20% ANY DISTANCE – Only $14 – ENDS THURSDAY 8/13/26!
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The most fun run of the year! Run through foam, bubbles, slip n’ slides, candy hunt and a foam cannon in this super fun race! New this year – Pick 1 of 5 different Bubble Wands or Toy at Finish Line! Run either the .25-, .5-, 1- or 2-mile course. Special medals for top 10 finishers in the 1- or 2-mile race. Have fun and enjoy the bubbles!
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⚠️ POPULAR EVENT ALERT: This race sells out every year. Don't wait to register!
The most fun run of the year! Run through foam, bubbles, new Slip & Slide, candy hunt, inflatable obstacle course (optional) and new foam cannon in this super fun race!! New this year – Pick either bubble gun, bubble wand, or Tritan 1L water bottle! Run either the .25, .5, 1 or 2 mile course. Special medals for top 10 finishers in the 1 or 2 mile race. Have fun and enjoy the bubbles!
⭐ Why You Can't Miss This:
- NEW FOR 2026: Bubble Guns, Bubble Wands or Tritan 1L bottle for all runners! (Many Options!)
- Character Pancake Breakfast: Pancake, Sausage & Drink Buffet! Fun pancakes flipped at you, get sausage, and drinks - yum! See tons of Characters at the breakfast!
- See Characters after the race: Special Meet & Greet (part of the breakfast) with Marshall & Bluey (10:45-11:30AM) / Gabby Dollhouse & Bingo (11:40- 12:30) / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle & Stitch (12:40 – 1PM) – pictures & fun music!
- Swag: Cool Bubble Run finisher medals for everyone – Special Medal for top 10 of 1 or 2 Mile Race.
- Incredibly Fun Route: Bubbles, Foam Slip N Slide, Run though
- Candy Hunt: During the run and special prizes!
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RACE REGISTRATION FEES
Register by Thursday, August 13th to save 20% off ANY Distance. 2 Options:
(Prices increase to $17 after 8/13, to $20 after 9/3 and $25 Race Day!)
- BUBBLE RUN (1 or 2 Miles): $14 – SUPER SALE!
- FUN BUBBLE RUN (.25 or .5 Mile): $14 – SUPER SALE!
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🏃♂️ Choose Your Race
1 or 2 Miles
- Start Time: 8:10 AM (2 Mile) | 8:20 AM (1 Mile)
- The Course: 2 or 3 laps around the super fun Bubble Run Course!
- Awards: Special medals for the Top 10 Finishers (by gender)!
- Character Meet & Treat (After the race): Cupcakes & Krabby Patties!
- Includes: Tritan Water Bottle OR Bubble Wand OR Bubble Gun, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Sponsor Swag.
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The Fun Run (.25 or .5 Mile)
- Start Time: 8:30 AM (.5 Mile) | 8:40 AM (.25 Mile)
- The Fun: A shorter, family-friendly distance.
- Finish Line Medal: special custom medal!
- Character Meet & Treat (After the race): Cupcakes & Krabby Patties!
- Includes: Tritan Water Bottle OR Bubble Wand OR Bubble Gun, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Sponsor Swag.
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📅 Race Day Schedule (Saturday, August 13th)
- 9:15 AM: Packet Pickup Starts (Main Entrance – Look for 20’ Smokey the Bear – Infront ODNR Pavilion – Back of the park )
- 10:15AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – 2 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:25AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – 1 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:45AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – .5 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:50AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – .25 Mile Run Starts!
- After Race: Character Meet & Treat – See a Minion & enjoy cookies + bananas!
- 10:45AM – 11:30AM: Character Pancake Breakfast with Marshall & Bluey
- 11:30AM: Character Trivia Contest
- 11:40AM: Character Dance Party & Story Time!
- 11:40AM – 12:30AM: Character Pancake Breakfast with Gabby’s Dollhouse & Bingo (10:45-11:30AM)
- Noon: Oktoberfest Starts!
- 12:20PM: Family Bingo with Bingo!
- 12:40PM – 1PM: Character Pancake Breakfast with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle & Stitch (10:45AM-11:30AM)
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🗺️ Course & Packet Pickup
The Course: A super fun route through the scenic park behind the church – plus downhill slip N slide!
- Race Map: COMING SOON
- Safety: Closed to traffic (no city streets).
- Terrain: Mostly grass fields around the school and park.
- Strollers: Welcome and encouraged!
- Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed on the course.
Packet Pickup Option:
- Race Day: Saturday, August 13th | Opens 9:15 AM @ Event Main Entrance – Look for Giant Smokey the Bear.
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Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to watch and cheer! Only runners/walkers with an official race bib for the 2026 KidsLinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run will be allowed on the course.
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🌦️ Weather & Policies
- Rain or Shine: We run regardless of rain, snow, or cold!
- Safety: In the event of lightning, we will delay by 15 minutes.
- Refunds: Standard no-refund policy applies.
- Spectators: Friends and family are welcome to cheer you on! (Only registered runners with bibs allowed on the actual course).
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Where is it happening?
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 14.00 to USD 25.00
