Alumni Association
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Buckeye Strides

Group of people running on a campus pathway wearing race bibs, with trees and a red bridge structure in the background.

Running a race this spring? Join Buckeye Strides!

Tell us about your upcoming race!

Buckeye Strides bumper sticker with an illustration of a person running and the words Buckeye Runner
Buckeye Strides bumper sticker

Program description

Buckeye Strides brings together Buckeyes who are getting active this spring and summer — whether you’re gearing up for a race, walking in a charity event or simply committing to more movement. Tell us what you’re training for and we’ll send you a free Buckeye Strides bumper sticker to mark the occasion. It’s our way of celebrating your commitment to your health and to this community.

Every race you submit counts toward our big goal — tracking how many times we can collectively travel the 130-mile route around the Columbus campus. Add your miles, cheer on fellow Buckeyes and see how far our community can go together.

Participation in the Buckeye Strides program is free.

Registration

You’ll be asked to share the following details for races or events taking place from March 1 to May 31, 2026.

  • Your race or event
  • The date
  • Distance
  • Optional: the cause you’re supporting
Sign up

What you’ll get

  • A Buckeye Strides bumper sticker of your choice mailed to you (based on availability)
  • Contribution to our campus loops tracker

Through the season

We’ll regularly update this page with the following.

  • Participant shoutouts
  • Highlighted causes
  • New mileage totals
  • Progress toward our 130-mile campus loops

Be sure to share your photos and cheer on fellow Buckeyes by following our social media pages.

Questions

Please contact the alumni association at osuaa@osu.edu.