Power Walk

Register Here for Power Walk
Register Here for Power Walk

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Westerville Central High School
7118 Mount Royal Ave.
Westerville, OH 43082

‍https://wchs.westerville.k12.oh.us/

‍Registration Information

  • Track and Field fee for 2026 is $70 due at the time of registration. This fee includes all track and field throwing, jumping, running, and walking events.

  • Ohio Senior Olympics 2026 dri-fit t-shirts are optional for an additional fee of $15. Sizes are unisex.

  • T-shirts will be preordered during registration, please indicate t-shirt size.

  • Registration will close on May 31, 2026, at midnight.

Running and Walking Events - Sunday, June 14‍ ‍

All events will be held at Westerville Central High School‍ ‍

  • Check in begins at 8:00am.

  • Events begin at 9:00am and will follow a rolling schedule.

  • You must be present when your heat or event is happening. No ‘make ups’ will be permitted.

  • The heat sheets will be posted on our website, and an email will be sent to all registered athletes prior to the competition.

  • Athletes can supply their own starting blocks. We will have a limited number of starting blocks available for use.

  • The 4x100 Relay is THE ONLY event you can add during the day of the race.  There will be sign-up sheets located at the check-in table.  Your team must be formed and reported by the conclusion of the Men’s 100M Dash.‍ ‍

Order of Running Events‍

1. 50M Dash
2. 800M Run
3. 100M Dash* 
4. 400M Dash 
5. 1500M Run 
6. 200M Dash
7. 4x100 Relay ‍ ‍

8. 1-mile Power Walk (formerly 1500M)
9. 1-mile Race Walk (formerly 1500M)
  *Must have 4x100 teams submitted to check-in table

‍Race Walk – This is a monitored event in which an athlete can be disqualified.  There will be officials for this event.  To learn about the technique for racewalking  - Visit the USTAF website HERE  https://www.usatf.org/disciplines/race-walking

Power Walk – This is a monitored event in which an athlete can be disqualified.  There will be officials for this event.  To learn about the technique for power walking please refer below to information from NSGA RULEBOOK:

‍Power Walk is a monitored event in which an athlete can be disqualified. Power Walking, while very similar to Race Walking, does not have the same technical requirements.

‍a. One foot must be on the ground at all times.‍ ‍

b. Each advancing foot strike must land on the heel and when the foot leaves the ground it must push off through the toe.‍ ‍

c. Your knee may be straightened or bent at heel strike.‍ ‍

d. An athlete is disqualified when judges determine the athlete is in violation of the definition of Power Walking.‍ ‍

e. Any violation in the last 100 meters, as determined by a single judge, results in immediate disqualification.‍

    • Held after event completion

    • Must be present to receive medals

    • 2026 is a qualifying year for the 2027 National Senior Games

    • All details and events are subject to change based on registration numbers, weather conditions, venue availability, and other reasons. 

    • Withdrawals and no-shows will negatively impact brackets and heats.

    • Absolutely no day of event registration permitted.

    • ALL athletes competing in the Ohio Senior Olympics (OSO) are expected to read and comply with the: Athlete Code of Conduct and State Competition Protest Policy

All rules, policies, and the code of conduct can be found on the Ohio Senior Olympics Website. Athletes should know and understand the rules specific to their sport. The OSO uses the rule book created by the National Senior Games Association for those sports that are offered at the National Senior Games. Rules for those events not offered at the National Senior Games are those of the official organizing body.