2026 KidsLinked Pickerington Bubble Run – Bubble Fun!
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 |🕒 9:30AM (see race times)
📍 Pickerington Church of the Nazarene (11775 Pickerington Rd NW, Pickerington, OH 43147, United) - Look for 20’ Inflatable Gorilla
⭐RACE TIMES: 2 Mile 10:10AM | 1 Mile 10:20AM | .5 Mile 10:30AM | .25 mile 10:40AM
💰 SUPER SALE: Save 20% ANY DISTANCE – Only $12 – ENDS THURSDAY 6/11/26!
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!
⚠️ 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 Meet & Treat! Cookies or bananas with a Minion!
- See Minion after the race: Take a picture plus fun music!
- Candy Hunt: During the run and special prizes!
- Incredibly Fun Route: Bubbles, Foam Slip N Slide, Run though
- Swag: Cool Bubble Run finisher medals for everyone – Special Medal for top 10 of 1- or 2-Mile Race.
RACE REGISTRATION FEES
Register by Thursday, June 11th to save 20% off ANY Distance.
(Prices increase to $15 after 6/11, to $20 after 7/9 and $25 Race Day!)
- BUBBLE RUN (1 or 2 Miles): $12 – SUPER SALE!
- FUN BUBBLE RUN (.25 or .5 Mile): $12 – SUPER SALE!
🏃♂️ Choose Your Race
1 or 2 Miles
- Start Time: 10:10 AM (2 Mile) | 10:20 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): cookies & bananas!
- Includes: Tritan Water Bottle OR Bubble Wand CLICK HERE OR Bubble Gun COMING SOON, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Sponsor Swag.
The Fun Run (.25 or .5 Mile)
- Start Time: 10:30 AM (.5 Mile) | 10:40 AM (.25 Mile)
- The Fun: A shorter, family-friendly distance.
- Finish Line Medal: special custom medal!
- Character Meet & Treat (After the race): cookies & bananas!
- Includes: Tritan Water Bottle OR Bubble Wand CLICK HERE OR Bubble Gun COMING SOON, Finisher Medal, Breakfast, Sponsor Swag.
📅 Race Day Schedule (Saturday, July 18th)
- 9:10AM: Packet Pickup Starts (Main Entrance – Look for Giant Inflatable Gorilla)
- 10:10AM: Pickerington Bubble Run – 2 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:20AM: Pickerington Bubble Run – 1 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:30AM: Pickerington Bubble Run – .5 Mile Run Starts!
- 10:40AM: Pickerington Bubble Run – .25 Mile Run Starts!
- After Race: Character Meet & Treat – See a Minion & enjoy cookies + bananas!
- 11AM: Pickerington Back to School Bash Starts!
🗺️ 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 at the park behind the church.
- Strollers: Welcome and encouraged!
- Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed on the course.
Packet Pickup Option:
Race Day: Saturday, June 20th | Opens 8:10 AM @ Event Main Entrance – Look for Giant Inflatable Gorilla
Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to watch and cheer! Only runners/walkers with an official race bib for the 2026 KidsLinked Pickerington Bubble Run will be allowed on the course.
🌦️ 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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