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Participants will line up in front of Rusty Bucket on Market Street. Ample parking is available. See parking map.

The results will be posted on the New Albany Walking Classic website shortly after the completion of the event.

Can't walk in person? Register as a virtual walker! As a virtual walker, you can walk the 10k distance (6.21 miles) or 5k (3.1 miles) at a venue of your choice. It can be in a park, on the streets in your neighborhood, on a treadmill or as a part of another race. You are required to complete the 10k distance or 5k distance between 9/10/23 - 9/24/23. You can choose to walk your distance in segments. For example, you might complete the distance on two separate days. Although we cannot monitor whether you complete the 10k distance or 5k distance, we will rely on your honesty. Most important, get out and move! 

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There are many benefits to participating in the Walking Classic as a virtual walker.

• Your race garment and medal will be mailed to your home between August 21, 2023 and September 2, 2023 so you don't need to attend packet pickup.

• 100% of your race fee will be donated to our 501(c)(3) non-profit, Healthy New Albany, so you will be able to help our cause.

• As a virtual walker, you will not be participating in the Walking Classic on race day in New Albany which means you will not worry about parking, crowds, weather, travel and bathroom stops.

As in previous years, we are offering a Competitor Division. Walkers who choose to sign up as a Competitor will receive special bib numbers and will be granted access toward the front of the starting line. To be considered a Competitor, you are seeking to vie for an overall reward.

Corrals: To reduce congestion on our beautiful race course, corrals will be implemented again this year.

Take advantage of our special pricing:
 
NAWC 5k  9/10/23
02/27 - 03/19  -  $30.00
03/20 - 04/15  -  $35.00
04/16 - 05/31  -  $40.00
06/01 - 07/15  -  $45.00
07/16 - 08/31  -  $50.00
09/01 - 09/10  -  $55.00 (if available)

NAWC 10k  9/10/23
02/27 - 03/19  -  $45.00
03/20 - 04/15  -  $50.00
04/16 - 05/31  -  $55.00
06/01 - 07/15  -  $60.00
07/16 - 08/31  -  $65.00
09/01 - 09/10  -  $70.00 (if available)

Standard Medal Engraving:
We'll have Finish Line Engravers on-site to help you commemorate the day and get your name and time on the back of your medal. If you would like to pre-purchase your engraving, this is the place to do that!

No refunds will be given for purchases of any Finish Line Engravers work, all sales are final.

Custom Medal Engraving:

We'll have Finish Line Engravers on-site to help you commemorate the day and get your name and time on the back of your medal. If you would like to pre-purchase your engraving, this is the place to do that. Choose this option to have your own choice of custom text on your medal!

No refunds will be given for purchases of any Finish Line Engravers work, all sales are final.

• There will be no packet pickup on race day and packets will not be available after the Walk.

• Packet pick-up for in-person participants will be held at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 West Main St, New Albany, Ohio 43054

• Packet pick-up for dates and times for in-person participants are Friday, September 8, 2023 between 1:00 pm -7:00 pm and Saturday, September 9, 2023 between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

• A valid driver's license (copies are accepted) must be presented to receive your packet. If picking up for others, you must show a valid driver's license (or a copy) for each person. No exceptions.

• The Walking Classic has a no refund and no bib transfer policy.

• Packets for virtual walkers will be shipped and not available for in-person pick up.

Overall awards will be given to the top 3 female and male finishers in each division. 

Below are a few hotel options near our event in New Albany:

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus New Albany
5111 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
855-516-1090

Hampton Inn & Suites New Albany Columbus
5220 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
855-516-1090

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus New Albany
4976 E. Dublin Granville Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-855-9766

Click here to download the New Albany Walking Classic 10k training schedule.

Click here to download the New Albany Walking Classic 5k training schedule. (coming soon)

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You can also train year round with the New Albany Walking Club! Every Sunday morning, walkers from throughout central Ohio and beyond walk together regardless of one’s capabilities.  Visit the Walking Club website for additional information and explore the many benefits of membership.