WELCOME TO THE OHIO STATE 4 MILER
Runners & Walkers:
We are excited to celebrate Fitness & Football at the 2024 Ohio State 4 Miler on Sunday, April 14 at Ohio Stadium!
Your remarkable experience is our No. 1 priority as we celebrate the Ohio State Buckeyes and Spring Game Weekend at Ohio Stadium!
Below you will information on:
- Packet Pick Up Details
- Parking Information & Map
- Corral Information
- Event Day Reminders & Course Maps
- Tailgate Party Details
- Diamond Cellar Engraving
Remarkable Experience Tip: Pay attention to your assigned corral! The Ohio State 4 Miler will start in one wave with eight corrals this year!
The Ohio State 4 Miler will begin at 10 a.m and the Brutus Bolt Kids Run will begin at 11:30 a.m. Please note that the all runners and walkers in the Ohio State 4 Miler will begin at 10 a.m.!
If you chose Packet Mailing when you registered, your shirt and bib were mailed last week. If you signed up for the Virtual Ohio State 4 Miler, your packet including the finisher's medal was also mailed last week. Be sure to check out our for more information including how to upload results and photos!
All participants in the Ohio State 4 Miler receive one complimentary ticket to the Ohio State Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 13. Spring Game Ticket Info.
Thank you for your support of The Ohio State 4 Miler and the Buckeye Cruise For Cancer. I can't wait to see you at the Start Line and Celebrate You at the Finish Line.
Giddy Up,
David Babner, Race Director
M3S Sports
DSW SHOE WAREHOUSE TO HOST PACKET PICK UP
Packet Pick Up for The Ohio State 4 Miler will be held April 11-13 at the DSW Shoe Warehouse at Sawmill, 3704 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43235 during the following hours:
- Thursday, April 11: 11am–7pm
- Friday, April 12: 11am–7pm
- Saturday, April 13: 10am–8pm
Parking is available in the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Parking Lot.
There will be dedicated lines at Packet Pick Up for the Diamond Cellar VIP Experience and Brutus Bolt Kids Race.
What You Need To Bring: Please bring a copy of your bib number. We can also look up your bib number for you at DSW if needed.
Are you picking up for someone else? If you are picking up a packet for a friend please bring a copy of their email confirmation with their bib number assignment.
Note about your Race Bib: The Ohio State 4 Miler is Chip Timed. Please do not alter the bib in any way. The bib must be visible and worn on the FRONT of your event-day outfit. This is especially important in order to see your FREE event photos that will be shared after the event.
If you cannot make it to Packet Pick Up: E-mail us atinfo@m3ssports.comand we will make arrangements for you to pick up your packet on Event Day.
PACKET PICK UP INFO
PARKING INFORMATION
Event Day Parking is $10 per car and available in a variety of lots on The Ohio State University Campus.
Remarkable Experience Tip: You are coming to the same place at the same time with 10,000 participants. We have music, the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer Tailgate Area and other fun. Get there early to remove the stress from your GAME DAY!
PARKING MAP
START CORRAL INFORMATION
The Ohio State 4 Miler will start in one wave with eight corrals.
All participants have been assigned a starting corral based on estimated finish time. Your corral letter is printed on your bib. Participants must start in their assigned corrals. Participants may move back (from B to C, for example) but not move forward.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Corrals A-H open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 9:55 a.m.
Recommended Arrival Time: 8:30 a.m.
Walkers & Strollers
All walkers and participants with strollers must start in corrals G & H.
Remarkable Experience Tip: Take your time crossing the Start Line (and Finish Line)! The Ohio State 4 Miler is chip timed, so your start time does not begin until you cross the Start Line. This is a four-mile event with over 10,000 participants finishing in one of the coolest venues in the country. Why rush the experience?
The Brutus Bolt Kids Racewill start at 11:30 a.m. outside of Ohio Stadium and “Finish On The 50" inside the stadium. The Brutus Bolt Kids Race is approximately a half-mile and one parent can walk or run with each registered participant.
Each Brutus Bolt bib will come with a parent wristband. Parents who walk or run with registered participants do not receive shirt or medal.
EVENT DAY REMINDERS & COURSE MAPS
Arrive Early: Traffic is always busy on Event Day as you are coming to the same place at the same time as thousands of participants. Please plan to be at the Start Line by 8:30 a.m. to give yourself plenty of time to visit the Duck Pond, Gear Check and use the restroom in the South Stands.
Gear Check is available on-site near the Info Tent. Gear Check will be open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All bags must be marked with your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and BIB NUMBER.
Spectator Viewing: Ohio Stadium will be open for spectators to watch friends and family "Finish On The 50." Spectators can enter through Gate 8 on the east side of Ohio Stadium with seating available between sections 8A and 22A.
Lost Children Reunion Area: Will be located on the field
Share Your Remarkable Experience: Please tag your Event Day photos with @M3SSports and @OhioStAthletics using #FinishOn50 and #GoBuckeyes.
More Information: Please visit The Ohio State 4 Miler Website for more information. You may also email us at info@m3ssports.comwith questions or visit us at the Information Tent at Packet Pick Up or on Event Day.
COURSE MAP
BRUTUS BOLT MAP
RACE DAY TAILGATE PARTY FEATURING WORLD-FAMOUS BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCER DUCK POND
The Ohio State 4 Miler Race Day Tailgate Party will be in the parking lot on the northeast side of Ohio Stadium. The Tailgate Party will feature vendor booths, music, fun and of course the WORLD-FAMOUS BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCER DUCK POND!
Remarkable Experience Tip: BRING $20! The Tailgate Party features the Buckeye Cruise For Cancer Duck Pond. Each Duck costs just $20 and everyone is a winner! DO NOT MISS IT!
DIAMOND CELLAR OFFERS FREE MEDAL ENGRAVING
Diamond Cellar is offering FREE medal engraving for all finishers of The Ohio State 4 Miler.
Take your medal to the Diamond Cellar's Sawmill Road location at 6280 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, 43017 any time after the event to have your medal engraved.
