Join us for the in-person 4-H Clover 5K at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on April 12, 2025. Sign up with your friends and family and have a fun time running/walking for a purpose by supporting the Franklin County 4-H programs as well as area non-profit organizations!
Young or old(er), runner or couch potato - we want you to be a part of our 2025 4-H Clover 5K!
Celebrate one of the pillars of 4-H -- Health, to better living -- by running or walking on the grounds of the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio. The 4-H Clover 5K is a run with a purpose. All funds help support the 4-H Walk & Serve, a community service event that benefits over 10 area non-profits and the populations they serve. Click here for more information.
Register now and encourage your friends and family to sign up as well!
NEW THIS YEAR: Participants will have the option to purchase the event t-shirt as a part of the registration process. The event t-shirt will not be included in the race registration fee. To purchase an event t-shirt ($12 plus processing fee and tax), you must order by Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
$20 Register through March 26 (Race t-shirt available for an extra charge of $12 plus fees and tax).
the first 100 registered will receive a goodie bag
a "woodal" (a wooden, laser-carved commemorative medal)
breakfast ticket for a made-to-order omelet, fresh fruit, and bottled water
$20 Register March 27 - April 11 (no option to purchase race t-shirt)
if available, a "woodal", (a wooden, hand-stamped commemorative medal)
breakfast ticket for a made-to-order omelet, fresh fruit, and bottled water
$25 Register Day of Race - April 12 (no option to purchase race t-shirt)
if available, a "woodal", (a wooden, hand-stamped commemorative medal)
breakfast ticket for a made-to-order omelet, fresh fruit, and bottled water
ALL race packets are to be picked up on Friday, April 11 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Edwards Building at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. **Packets and t-shirts will not be mailed so be sure to swing by April 11 or pick up on the morning of the race.
Free parking is available at the fairgrounds. Follow the signs and/or parking attendants.
7:30 a.m.: Packet pick up if not already acquired. $25 if registering for race.
8:30 a.m.: Race Begins
• Post race activities: Made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit and bottled water. Volunteers will be the presiding chefs.
9:15 a.m.: Award Presentation
9:30 a.m. - Noon: Walk & Serve (*see below)
Expand Your Community Focused Experience by Serving
* The 4-H Walk & Serve is from 9:30 a.m. - Noon in the Ganyard and Edwards Buildings on the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio. Enthusiastic 4-H members will lead you through hands-on activities to create special items for Central Ohio residents/animals served by organizations such as MASH -Military and Service Heroes Food Pantry, Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Buckeye Military Moms, Heart to Heart Food Pantry, American Cancer Society, Birthright, Cancer Support Community, Simply Living, Operation Evergreen-The Ohio Christmas Tree Association, Stitched Together, Enduring Hearts, OH Nurses Foundation, Moms 2B, and Gigi's Shelter for Dogs. Your race entry fee will support this event. Thank you for helping to make a difference!
Everyone who finished the course will receive a hand-stamped "Woodal" - real wooden medals that have laser engraved!
Medals for the top male and female overall finisher
Special awards for the top male and female in each age category:
13 and under
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. This is a great way to support your community, multiple organizations, and 4-H youth.