CORE Central Ohio Walks and Activities

if you’re tired of doing the same boring thing every weekend, this is your excuse to do something different.

This is a full Saturday night experience at Shadybowl Speedway — a BYOB potluck cookout, live racing, a late-night bonfire under the stars, and free camping if you want to stay the night.

We’re basically throwing a party in the middle of nowhere — about an hour west of Columbus and an hour north of Dayton

Start early with the cookout
Come out around 4:00 PM for a potluck-style cookout. Bring something to share, hang out, have a few drinks, and meet people before the night gets rolling.

Then head into the races
Racing starts around 7:00–8:00 PM at Shadybowl.
Bring a chair and sit with us in Turn 4 — best seats in the house. in front of concrete spots 58,59 ask for Chance

Think racing isn’t your thing?
That’s fine. Bring something to drink and come for the atmosphere, the noise, and the wrecks.
I promise you won’t regret it!

Then the real vibe kicks in
Once the races wind down, we head back to the fire for the Bonfire party starting around 11:30 PM.

good people, and nowhere else to be.

Stay the night if you want
No rush. No long drive home if you don’t want it.
Free camping on-site — bring a tent, sleep in your car, or just hang out late by the fire.

What to know Saturday, May 9, 2026

Cookout starts around 4:00 PM
Racing starts around 7:00–8:00 PM
Bonfire party starts around 11:30 PM
BYOB, No glass inside the race.
Free camping, Bring a chair
Shadybowl admission is $15 cash only.
Free parking

This is a group experience.

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Come for the cookout. Stay for the races.
Party around the fire.
Camp if you want.

Not everyone will come. That is exactly why you should.
Two for Tuesdays is for the people who actually want to get out and do something instead of just talking about it. We’re kicking off the night with a one-hour social walk before Duckpin Social.

Expect a laid-back But an Intentional 1 hour walk (2-3 miles), good people, and a better way to spend your Tuesday than staying home and doing the same thing you always do.

If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move indoors.

This is a paid event. A small contribution helps keeps events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up.
Payment Link Found in comments or you can pay on Venmo, Paypal, @WiseUnlimitedLLC or Cashapp $WiseUnlimitedLLC.

Walk RSVP $2
Walk / DuckPin Social $5
Walk / DuckPin Social + 1 game of duckpin $12

Please be sure to Put Event and Event Date in the note when paying RSVP Fee

Not everyone will come. That is exactly why you should.
Two for Tuesdays is for the people who actually want to get out and do something instead of just talking about it. We’re kicking off the night with a one-hour social walk before Duckpin Social.

Expect a laid-back But an Intentional 1 hour walk (2-3 miles), good people, and a better way to spend your Tuesday than staying home and doing the same thing you always do.

If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move indoors.

This is a paid event. A small contribution helps keeps events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up.
Payment Link Found in comments or you can pay on Venmo, Paypal, @WiseUnlimitedLLC or Cashapp $WiseUnlimitedLLC.

Walk RSVP $2
Walk / DuckPin Social $5
Walk / DuckPin Social + 1 game of duckpin $12

Please be sure to Put Event and Event Date in the note when paying RSVP Fee

Not everyone will come. That is exactly why you should.
Two for Tuesdays is for the people who actually want to get out and do something instead of just talking about it. We’re kicking off the night with a one-hour social walk before Duckpin Social.

Expect a laid-back But an Intentional 1 hour walk (2-3 miles), good people, and a better way to spend your Tuesday than staying home and doing the same thing you always do.

If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move indoors.

This is a paid event. A small contribution helps keeps events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up.
Payment Link Found in comments or you can pay on Venmo, Paypal, @WiseUnlimitedLLC or Cashapp $WiseUnlimitedLLC.

Walk RSVP $2
Walk / DuckPin Social $5
Walk / DuckPin Social + 1 game of duckpin $12

Please be sure to Put Event and Event Date in the note when paying RSVP Fee