2026 Mommy & Me Walk
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
📅 Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 |🕒 11:00AM – Noon
📍Polaris Fashion Place (Food Court, Upper Level)
🎉 Indoors Event
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The Ultimate Family Indoor Walk is Back! Get ready for an adventure inside Polaris Fashion Place! Whether you want to stroll .25 or .5 miles or go the full 1-mile distance, this event is designed for maximum family fun. Bring the whole family for this indoor walk. Explore the mall while visiting special treat stops and meeting your favorite characters from Paw Patrol and Minions. The excitement doesn't end at the finish line—stick around for Cookies with Bluey & Bingo! Every participant takes home a variety of prizes. Gather your friends and family for a morning of memories!
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NEW THIS YEAR: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥
🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive... 2 Ticket Vouchers to either
⮞ (Pick ONE) Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Bros OR Snow Trails Ski Pass
⮞ AND 20 Activity Tickets good for a future KidsLinked event
We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉
Featured Activities
SUPER SALE: Ends 2/5/26 – Only $10 for .25 walk!
CHARACTER MEET & GREET: See Paw Patrol Characters, Minion, Bluey & a surprise Character!
5 TREAT STOPS DURING WALK – Including a Mystery Box at finish line (see options: CLICK HERE
NEW COURSE FOR 2026! All on the upper level and walk starts at the food court!
COOKIES WITH BLUEY & BINGO: After the walk, finish at the Columbus Baby Expo to enjoy Cookies w/ Bluey & Bingo!
FREE FUN PARK WRISTBAND: Enjoy at the Columbus Baby & Kids Expo immediately after the walk!
* FUN PARK Includes: Bubble House | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini golf & More! *
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Walk Registration Options (Pick One per person)
Please register each person participating in the walk.
SUPER SALE ENDS 2/5/26 – All Prices Increase $2
⮞ See Paw Patrol Characters and Minions during the walk!
⮞ Entire walk is Indoors
⮞ 5 Fun Treat stops - Very Special Prizes for all walkers and medal at finish line!
⮞ Every walker receives a free wristband to our Fun Park to keep the magic going after Race at the Columbus Baby & Kids Expo!
- OPTION #1: .25 Mile Walk (2 Stops): $10 (Wave #2 11:40AM)
- OPTION #2: .5 Mile Walk (3 Stops): $12 (Wave #2 11:40AM)
- OPTION #3: 1 Mile Walk (5 Stops): $14 (Wave #1 11:30AM)
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Walking Course & Fun Station Details:
Walk Start / Check-In: Food Court of Polaris Mall (Upper Level, Main Entrance of Mall – Near Dave & Busters)
Step Into a Real-Life Candyland Adventure! Experience our all-new course on the Upper Level of Polaris Fashion Place! This isn’t just a walk—it’s a winding journey through a life-sized Candyland. As you navigate the path, you’ll discover 5 magical stations filled with surprises. Meet your favorite friends from Paw Patrol and the Minions along the way, then celebrate your finish with Cookies with Bluey & Bingo! Plus, every walker receives a free wristband to our Fun Park to keep the magic going
- START (Wave #1 11:30AM / Wave #2 11:40AM): Food Court Polaris Mall
- Fun Station #1 (All): Rubber Duck!
- Fun Station #2 (.5 & 1 Mile Only): Fun Sticker Sheet
- Fun Station #3 (1 Mile Only): Rainbow Suckers
- Fun Station #4 (1 Mile Only): Medium Bouncy Ball!
- Fun Station #5 (ALL): Mystery Prize Box! See options (see options: CLICK HERE
- Finish Line (ALL): Finish Line Medal
- Post Race (ALL): Head to Baby Expo for More Fun!
⮞ Baby Expo is right beside Dave & Busters (Look for the inflatable Panda, Minion, and Green Sky Dancer)
⮞ Cookies with Bluey & Bingo – Special Picture area! Starts at 12:30 – 1PM
⮞ Free Access to Fun Park at the Baby Expo (12:10PM – 3PM) – Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone and Mini Golf ALL Included!
KidsLinked Baby & Kids Expo 2026 (Noon – 3PM – Starts immediately after the walk): Once the walk is completed enjoy the fun, activities, resources, entrainment, and information that is a part of the 2026 Baby & Kids Expo! Find out more details: Click Here!
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Schedule:
- 11:00AM: Packet Pick-up Opens (Food Court, Near Dave & Busters)
- 11:30AM: Mommy & Me Walk starts – 1 Mile Walk!
- 11:40AM: Mommy & Me Walk starts - .25- or .5-Mile Walk!
- 12:00PM: Baby Expo Starts! (Head to event, Near Dave & Buster – look for inflatable items)
- 12:10PM: Fun Park Opens (Baby Expo)
- 12:30PM: Cookies with Bluey & Bingo (Baby Expo)
- 1:00 PM: Cookies with Bluey & Bingo Ends (Baby Expo)
- 3:00 PM: Baby & Kids Expo ENDS
Packet Pickup
- Option #1: Columbus Job Fair North – Feb 18 6-7PM (Polaris Mall – 1500 Polaris Parkway, Suite 315 - Columbus, OH 43240 - Right beside Dave & Busters – Look for Green Sky Dancer)
- Option #2: Columbus Summer Camp Expo – Feb 19 - 6:30 – 8PM (Polaris Mall – 1500 Polaris Parkway, Suite 315 - Columbus, OH 43240 - Right beside Dave & Busters – Look for Green Sky Dancer)
- Option #3: Columbus Senior Expo – Feb 20 – 1PM – 3PM (Polaris Mall – 1500 Polaris Parkway, Suite 315 - Columbus, OH 43240 - Right beside Dave & Busters – Look for Green Sky Dancer)
- Option #4: Columbus Winter Carnival – Feb 21 – 1PM – 3PM (Polaris Mall – 1500 Polaris Parkway, Suite 315 - Columbus, OH 43240 - Right beside Dave & Busters – Look for Green Sky Dancer)
- Option #5: Day of Event – Feb 22 – 11AM (Polaris Mall - Food Court - 1500 Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH 43240 - Near Dave & Busters - The mall doesn’t unlock their doors till 11AM. Head to Food court and you’ll see event check in immediately (and finish arch) Upper level of mall – packet pickup will be at the Food court.
If you bring your QR code from your ticket we can check you in quicker, or we'll have your name on a list.
*** NOTE: The Mall doors DO NOT open until 11AM ***
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Course Maps
A fun walk throughout the entire upper level of the Polaris Fashion Place. Starts & Ends at the Food court. It will be fun!
Race Day Updates
Race Day Updates on the Mommy & Me Wak will be either posted on the KidsLinked Facebook page or via email. Final instructions will be sent the week of the race.
Spectator Information
Friends and family are welcome to watch and cheer! Only walkers with an official race bib for Mommy & Me Walk will be allowed on the course.
Inclement Weather Policy
The Mommy & Me Walk will start as scheduled at 11:30AM or 11:40AM for distances regardless of rain, snow or cold temperatures (it is all indoors).
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 noon.
🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?
Contact Greg Yoakam at Greg@KidsLinked.com.
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Make sure you Register Now! to participate in all the fun activities!
How to Join the Fun:
Step 1: Click on "Register"
Step 2: Register for any of the fun items
Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering.
Step 4: Arrive at the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event, and your name will be checked off the list for entry.
Step 5: Have fun!
Mommy & Me Walk Details:
- Date: Sunday February 22, 2026 – 11:30 Wave #1 / 11:40 Wave #2
- Location: Polaris Fashion Place (1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240)
- Start Location: Lower Level near JCPenney's inside the mall
- Distance: .25, .5 or 1 mile walk through the mall (all indoors)
- Start Time: 11:30AM (Wave #1) / 11:40AM (Wave #2)
- NO PETS ALLOWED (strollers are fine and very welcome!)
- Who can participate: Not only moms, but dads, grandparents, kids, babies, guardians, aunts, uncles, cousins or anyone looking for a fun family walk.
- Baby & Kids Expo (Starts at Noon - Registration): CLICK HERE