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    Xpand Your Limits Strong Women's 5k

    May 17th, 2025
    8:00 AM
    The Armory (start/finish by Metro Early College MS & HS), 880 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH

    5K Run/Walk/Ruck

    Xpand Your Limits WOMEN’S 5k, YOUNG GIRLS-1-MILER, & HYBRID ATHLETE SATURDAY, May 17th Columbus, Ohio at The Armory Where women seek the edge of t...

    8:00 AM
    5K

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    Xpand Your Limits
    WOMEN’S 5k, YOUNG GIRLS-1-MILER, & HYBRID ATHLETE
    SATURDAY, May 17th Columbus, Ohio at The Armory

    Where women seek the edge of their potential.
    All women. All levels.
    Always for a cause.


    Join us for our Spring 2025 all-women’s 5k, young girls 1-miler, and hybrid athlete event to compete for a cause. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) to sponsor 100 young girls in their confidence-building program.


    Registration price jumps occur on April 17th and race day. We typically fill up within 1 month of registration opening, so we encourage you to register sooner rather than later. 


    Your registration fee includes the cost of your entry, sauna/cold plunge village, VIP entry to our high-energy, all-women’s lifting event and winner prizes.
     
    Event Day Details
    SATURDAY, May 17th - Spring 2025
    Columbus, Ohio
    8a 5k start time, 8am (just after 5k) 1-miler start time, 10a lifting start time
    Athletes will need to arrive around 7:00-7:30 am; more specific event day details will be included in the confirmation email.


    Registration
    You can register individually or with a team. Registration price jumps occur April 17th and race day. 

     

    Team Registration
    Rally a group of 5 or more girls or women together for a team and receive the following:

    -$50 XYL gift card valid for any event, coaching, or merchandise

     

    Rally a group of 10 or more girls or women together for a team and receive the following:

    -Receive a free team session with XYL founder, Kelsey Lensman, either:
             An in-person or virtual talk on confidence, mindset, and stepping outside your comfort zone (Valued at $2,400)

             A 1:1 strength training session focused on movement and technique (Valued at $1,000)


    Divisions
    This race is open to ALL levels and ages. You can walk, run, jog, or ruck.

    Young Girls 1-miler: 12 years or younger
    5k: Any age or skill level 
    Hybrid Division: Compete in the 5k AND lifting event (click here for lifting information)


    Xpand Your Limits Meets are the perfect opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone, build confidence in competition, meet other women, inspire and cheer each other on, and compete for a cause - no matter your level. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present.
     
    Competition
    Athletes will complete the 1-miler, 5k or hybrid (5k and lifting). You can walk, run, jog, or skip - just cross the finish line.

    See our last lifting meet recap video HERE!

     

    Supporting Charity
    Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Ruling Our eXperience (ROX) programs. This will support 100 young girls. ROX, Ruling Our eXperiences, is a national non-profit leader in programming, research and education focused on girls. It provides evidence-based 20-week empowerment programs for girls in elementary, middle, and high school. ROX trains counselors, social workers, and educators to facilitate these programs in schools around the country. The programs teach girls how to communicate effectively, form healthy body image, navigate social media, and become leaders. To donate, click here.

     

    EVENT SPONSORS
    Our are incredible days that we cannot make happen without incredible volunteers & generous sponsors who believe in the mission of building strong women as much as we do. We work to make this sponsorship as beneficial as possible for each partner. Any additional questions or ways we might be able to help please email me at events@xpandyourlimit.com.

    Sponsorship Packages, Benefits & Next Steps: click HERE

    XYL Annual Sponsor: 5,000+
    Platinum Sponsor: $2,500+ (Limit to One/Venue)
    Deadlift Sponsor: $1,000
    Bench Sponsor: $500
    Squat Sponsor: $250
    Friends of XYL: $ Any Amount

     

    FOR MORE ABOUT XPAND YOUR LIMITS
    Xpand Your Limits inspires women of all ages and levels to step out of their comfort zone and show themselves their true potential. We host a variety of events that includes all-women's lifting, endurance, outdoors, and resilience (breathwork/cold plunge/sauna). Our community believes that limits are meant to be tested - not accepted. Everyone has more potential inside than they can imagine - it's up to you to go seek it. For more information visit xpandyourlimit.com or check us out at @xpandyourlimits on social media.

     

    Refund Policy
    We do not accept refund requests, but you are more than able to substitute an athlete in your place or credit your purchase towards a future event. If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out to us and let us know. 

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