New Philadelphia, OH (August 4, 2026) - Young runners from Tuscarawas County and surrounding communities are invited to lace up their sneakers as Buckeye Career Center once again hosts the Buckeye Biddy Race. The free community cross-country event will take place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, on the Buckeye Career Center campus in New Philadelphia.
Day-of-event registration begins at 4:15 p.m., with a DJ, inflatables, and family activities kicking off at 5:00 p.m. Race times are as follows:
5:30 p.m. – Pre-K through third-grade girls
5:50 p.m. – Pre-K through third-grade boys
6:10 p.m. – Fourth- through sixth-grade girls
6:30 p.m. – Fourth- through sixth-grade boys
In addition to participating in the free race and enjoying the inflatables, each runner will receive a complimentary hot dog, drink, and commemorative finisher medal. This year's medal celebrates Buckeye Career Center's 50th Anniversary. The top 10 finishers in each race will receive additional medals, and school district team champions will be awarded trophies. Race Penguin will once again serve as the event's official timing company.
The unique cross-country course winds throughout the Buckeye Career Center campus and is designed and prepared by students in the Energy Operations program. Runners will travel across open grassy areas, around student-maintained ponds, through a wooded—but clearly marked—section of the course, and back onto paved pathways before crossing the finish line. BCC students and staff will serve as course monitors throughout the event.
Refreshments will be provided to runners at the finish line and participants are invited to explore career connections activities hosted by BCC students. A concession stand will also be available inside the school cafeteria.
Although the event is free, participants are encouraged to pre-register before September 3 by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/NewPhiladelphia/BCCBiddy or www.BuckeyeCareerCenter.org.
Buckeye Career Center is located at 545 University Drive NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. For additional information, call 330.339.2288.