KidsLinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run 2025 - Race Registration!

Name: KidsLinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run 2025 - Race Registration!
Start: 2025-09-07T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-07T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

Schedule

Sun Sep 07 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair | Columbus, OH

Run through foam, bubbles, slip n’ slides, candy hunt and a foam cannon in this super fun race! Run the .25-,.5-, 1- or 2-mile course.
About this Event

KidsLinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run 2025
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!

Sunday, 9/7/25

Get ready for the ultimate Bubble Run adventure! Dash through a course filled with foam, bubbles, a Slip & Slide, a candy hunt, and a foam cannon for an unforgettable experience! Choose from .25, .5, 1, or 2-mile options and race your way to fun.

After the run, refuel with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast alongside beloved princesses and superheroes at our Meet & Treat event! Plus, special medals await the top 10 finishers in the 1 and 2-mile races. Bubbles, pancakes, and endless fun—don’t miss out!

SUPER SALE – ENDS Thursday 8/21/25 – Save $5!

NEW – Pick 1 of 5 Bubble Wand/Toy at Finish Line! $20 Value.
Candy Hunt
Special Character Meet & Treat -All-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast for all participants with a Princess & Superheroes – flipping fun!

Oktoberfest Bubble Run Details:

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Where: Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211)

Start Location: Race is located at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Pavilion (far south part of the festival in the ODNR park – Look for the Giant Smoky the Bear).

Distance: Bubble Run (.25, .5, 1 or 2 Mile)

Start Time:

2 Mile: 10:15 AM
1 Mile: 10:25 AM
.5 Mile: 10:45 AM
.25 Mile: 10:50 AM

Course Description:

Part 1 - Bubble Machines: Start the race with our bubble machines
Part 2 - Candy Hunt (.25 & .5 mile only): Run to a Candy hunt, lots of treats & prizes!
Part 3 – Slip N Slide: Run to our slip n slides filled with Foam
Part 4 – Foam Cannon: Our new Foam Cannon – tons of foam!
Part 5 – Finish Line: Special Medals for 1st 10 finishers by Gender (1 or 2 mile only). Finish line medal (all participants)
Part 6 – Pick either Bubble Wand/Toy or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles of bubble wands/toy - Click Here
Part 7 – Post Race - Enjoy a free all-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast with a princess & superheroes!

Registration Fees (Each participant must register):

SUPER SALE - Save on Registration Fees if you register by 8/21– Entry fees increase +$5 after – Race Day is +$10

All Race Distances -$20

Race Registrants Receive the Following:

BUBBLE RUN - .25 & .5 Mile (10:45AM .5 mile / 10:50AM .25 Mile Race Start):

Admission to the Bubble Run
Candy Hunt near finish of the Bubble Run!
PICK Either Bubble Wand/Toy or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles of bubble wands/toy -Click Here
Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
FREE kid's meal coupon to Raising Canes!
All-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast for all participants!
Finish line medal
Finish line towel

BUBBLE RUN - 1 or 2 Mile (10:15AM 2 Mile / 10:25AM 1 Mile Race Start):

Admission to the Bubble Run
PICK Either Bubble Wand/Toy or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles of bubble wands/toy -Click Here
Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
Special medals for 1st 10 finishers by Gender
All-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast for all participants!
Finish line medal
Finish line towel

Packet Pick-up Options:

Sunday, September 7th 9:20AM – Till race Starts

Event Check-in Ohio Department of Natural Resources Pavilion (far south part of the festival in the Ohio DNR park near the back of the park – Look for Smoky the Bear)
Address: Ohio Expo Center (717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211)

Schedule:

Sunday – September 7th

9:20AM: Packet Pick-up Opens (Near the main pavilion – look for Smoky the Bear)
10:15AM: 2 Mile Bubble Run Starts
10:25AM: 1 Mile Bubble Run Starts
10:45AM: .5 Mile Bubble Run Starts
10:55AM: .25 Mile Bubble Run Starts

Course Maps

This is a super fun course! See map course map (.25 1 loop, .5 miles is 2 loops, 1 mile is 4 loops, and 2 mile is 8 loops). The course is closed to traffic (not on city streets). All of the course is on pavement.

Race Map: COMING SOON
NO PETS ALLOWED

Race Day Updates

Race Day Updates on the Oktoberfest Bubble Run will be either posted on the KidsLinked Facebook page or via email. Final runner instructions will be sent the week of the race!

Inclement Weather Policy

The Oktoberfest Bubble Run will start as scheduled at 10:15, 10:25, 10:45, and 10:55AM (or start times listed above) regardless of rain, snow or cold temperatures.

If there is visible lightning in the area, the race will be delayed for a minimum of 15 minutes. The race would only be further delayed, postponed or cancelled if extreme conditions jeopardize the safety of participants.

Please follow KidsLinked for constant updates and listen closely to all public address announcements on Race Day for information and instruction!

Please note: KidsLinked has a NO REFUND policy for all events. Course closes at 11AM.

Spectator Information:

Friends and family are welcome to watch and cheer! Only runners/walkers with an official race bib for the Oktoberfest Bubble Run will be allowed on the course.