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Name: Wildwoods - Pataskala
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Pataskala

Pataskala, United States • 13 Sep 2026

Wildwoods - Pataskala

Wildwoods is a community cross country event held on September 13, 2026, on the Historic McGowan XC Course at Watkins Memorial Middle School in Pataskala, Ohio. The address listed for the venue is Warrior Football Stadium, 8808 Watkins Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062.

The event offers the following race distances:

5K (3.1 miles)
1 Mile Youth Run (1 mile)

Registration fees are listed as $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile Youth Run. Registration windows are specified separately for each race. Every participant receives an event tee and an event bib number. Medals are awarded to the top 175 finishers in the 5K and the top 25 finishers in the 1 Mile Youth Run.

The event is open to a range of ages and experience levels. Proceeds from the event benefit SWL Schools to support local students and school programs. The course is described as a historic cross country layout, and the event emphasizes community participation and outdoor activity on local trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Pataskala

Race information

Registration

5 km

1 Mile Youth Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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