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Because You Can 5K
Because You Can 5K is a 5K event held in Dublin, Ohio. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026. About 2,100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Dublin, OH
- Field size
- ~2,100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,100 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- racepenguin.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:15 AM EST
About the Because You Can 5K
The Because You Can 5K is a Halloween fun run, walk and community celebration created in memory of Leslie Ungerott, an avid runner and Halloween enthusiast whose life was cut short by breast cancer. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to wear a costume, gather family and friends, and enjoy a meaningful day of movement and community. The event supports Kateswell and its Leslie Ungerott Fund, which provides direct financial assistance to Central Ohio families facing cancer. …
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Because You Can 5K: common questions
- When is the Because You Can 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where is the Because You Can 5K held?
- In Dublin, Ohio.
- What distances does the Because You Can 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Because You Can 5K?
- About 2,100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Because You Can 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Because You Can 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Because You Can 5K start?
- 10:15 AM EST.
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