The Clover 5K - Franklin County 4-H

The Clover 5K on April 11, 2026 at 8:30am

Join us for the 4-H Clover 5K at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio. All funds raised by the 5K run/walk helps to support the 4-H Walk & Serve. By participating in the 5K Run/Walk you are supporting the Franklin County 4-H programs as well as over 10 area non-profit organizations! 

Race T-shirts

This year, participants will have the option to purchase the event shirt as a part of the registration process. The event shirt will not be included in the race registration fee. To purchase an event shirt ($12-$14 plus processing fee and tax), you must order the shirt by Wednesday, March 25, 2026.  

All registrations after 3/25/26, including Race Day registrations, will be considered a NO Race T-shirt option. Please register early to get a race shirt!

Registration 

Your 2026 entry fee includes:

• A goodie bag (to the first 100 participants)
• A “woodal" race medal (a wooden, laser-carved commemorative medal)
• A breakfast ticket for a made-to-order omelet, fresh fruit, and bottled water
• The satisfaction that you made a difference by supporting the 2026 "Walk & Serve" and over 10 non-profits!

The Event t-shirt is an add-on purchase until 3/25/26.

Race Packet Pickup

ALL race packets are to be picked up on Friday, April 10 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Edwards Building at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.   **Packets and t-shirts will not be mailed so be sure to swing by April 10th or pick up on the morning of the race. On race morning, packet pickup will begin at 7:30 AM. Race begins at 8:30 AM. 

Event Day Schedule

Free parking is available at the fair grounds. Follow the signs and/or parking attendants.

• 7:30 AM: Packet pick up if not already acquired. $25 if registering on race day.
• 8:30 AM: Race Begins, followed by post race activities: Made-to-order omelet, fresh fruit and bottled water. Volunteers will be the presiding chefs.
• 9:15 AM: Award Presentation
• 9:30 AM - Noon: Walk & Serve (*see below)

Walk & Serve  Expand Your Community Focused Experience by Serving

From 9:30 a.m. to noon, join us for the Walk & Serve in the Ganyard and Edwards Buildings on the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio. Enthusiastic 4-H members will lead you through hands-on activities to create special items for Central Ohio residents/animals served by organizations such as the following:  MASH -Military and Service Heroes Food Pantry, Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Buckeye Military Moms, Heart to Heart Food Pantry, American Cancer Society, Birthright, Cancer Support Community, Simply Living, Operation Evergreen-The Ohio Christmas Tree Association, Stitched Together, Enduring Hearts, OH Nurses Foundation, Moms 2B, and Gigi's Shelter for Dogs. Your race entry fee will support this event. Thank you for helping to make a difference!

Again this year, we are partnering with Go Green Hilliard, with Hilliard's Environmental Sustainability Commission. The Franklin County Fairgrounds will be hosting the Earth Day Recycling event.

Every participant will get a hand-stamped "Woodal" - a wooden, laser-carved commemorative medal

Awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female finisher. Plus, the top male and female finishers in each age category: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over).

Live race results will be posted on this website.

The 5K run/walk will start and finish on the track. This is a flat course with a mix of running surfaces, which include the horse track, paved roads, multiuse trail and a section of packed crushed gravel all within the Fairgrounds property.

Click to see the MapMyRun interactive MAP

Thank you to our Award Sponsors and Donors:

• Ohio Eggs
• Franklin County Agricultural Society
• Brundige Legacy Foundation