15 events in Columbus, Ohio

Ready to run your heart out? Join us for the annual Couple Shuffle 2-mile, 5k, and 10k! Whether you're sprinting with your sweetheart or racing solo, this Valentine themed race promises a heart-pounding good time. Enjoy a course sprinkled with fun photo ops, and a finish line filled with sweet treats and high-fives. Put on your running shoes and let’s make this Valentine’s a day to remember! 💖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Fun for the whole family!

The fun includes-

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k 12 & Under are only $17!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 2-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

What a great way to kick off the spring season with something sweet to enjoy with family and friends! All participants will receive high quality swag and most importantly a freshly baked cookie in the flavor of your choosing at the finish line. The event kicks off with the Kids Cookie Run at 10:00am followed by the 1mi, 5k, & 10k run/walk at 10:15am.

All 1mi, 5k and 10k participants will receive a cookie, finish line photos, a reusable cookie run branded mug, finisher medals (amazing full color custom diecast medals), custom race bibs, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, fruit, refreshments, beautiful race course downtown Columbus along the water and more!

Kids Cookie Dash participants will have their choice to receive swag during registration however all participants will receive a cookie including those who sign up for the free race!

For full race details please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/cookie

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!

Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

• Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

1 Day for the K.I.A. 12 Hour Endurance Run

April 18, 2026 10am-10pm

'To support the children and siblings of those who have been killed in action, missing in action, listed as prisoner of war, or deemed 100% disabled due to their service by assisting in the child's education through the Living Legacy Scholarship.

REGISTRATION COST GOES TO THE ORGANIZATION SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO HOST RACES. ALL DONATIONS BEYOND REGISTRATION COST GO DIRECTLY TO THE LIVING LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - THE MOST TANGIBLE AND ICONIC MANIFESTATION OF OUR MISSION.'

Runners have exactly 12 hours to cover as many miles as they can. They are allowed to sleep, eat, leave and come back, and even flat out stop running whenever they want to - whatever they want to do get the furthest mileage possible. Due to the rules and structure of this type of run, it simply tests one thing: How far can you push yourself?

We also have a 10K option for those who still want to support us outside of the 12 Hour Endurance Run!

Location: The Ohio State University Oval

Registration Options: 12-Hour Solo- $60 12-Hour Solo Virtual- $60

10k Race- $30 12-Hour 2 Person Team- $110

12-Hour 3 Person Team- $150 12-Hour 4 Person Team- $200

12-Hour 5 Person Team- $240 12-Hour 6 Person Team- $270

12-Hour Sponsored Solo 12- Hour Sponsored Team

• The 10K is In-Person or Virtual. You will receive a t-shirt! The 1DK trophy is exclusively for the 12 Hour Endurance Runners. The 10K will start at 8am with the Ultra Marathon! *

• Registration includes a race packet with a race t-shirt, race bib, medal and more!

Sponsored Runners: One of our premier fundraising methods is our Sponsored Runners. Before the run, these runners will secure "sponsorships" from friends, family, and anyone who may want to contribute to the cause. By "sponsoring" a runner, these donors are agreeing to donate a specified amount per mile that their runner covers in the 12 hours. With this setup, each literal step forward made by our Sponsored Runners is symbolic of the pain they are willing to endure and their desire to bring positive change upon our deserving families through the Living Legacy Scholarship.

If you register as a sponsored runner or team, you will need to become a fundraiser when you go through the registration process

Fundraising: Thanks to the generous contributions of others and the all-volunteer aspect of our team members, 100% of the profits raised through:

• Sponsored Runner Sponsorships

• Corporate Sponsorships

• Day of Race Donations

• Scholarship Specific Donations

go toward our Living Legacy Scholarship endowment fund. Race registration fees are traditionally attributed to race and organization operational funds.

Event Start Times: Kids Fun Run 9:45 AM -- 5K Run/Walk & 1.5-Mile Walk 10:00 AM

The 2026 Pharmathon 5K Run/Walk has both in-person and virtual options so you can choose the way you'd prefer to participate. For those who prefer the in-person race experience, please join us at 10 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at The Ohio State University RPAC (337 West 17th Ave 43210) for a 5K or 1.5-mile trek around the university.

Our 2026 virtual experience will also take place on April 26. Virtual materials will be mailed prior to the event as long as your registration is completed by April 11 (virtual registrations after this date may have materials arrive after the virtual event date, though you will have everything you need to complete the virtual event on April 26 emailed to you).

What is the Ohio State University Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmathon 5K?

A 3.1 Timed Run/Walk or 1.5-mile Untimed Run/Walk to promote health, wellness, and provide education on prescription drug misuse and prevention. This event was established in 2015 through a collaborative effort amongst the Pharmacy Alumni Society Governing Board and the College of Pharmacy Students. The event is put on with assistance from the Columbus Running Company, a locally-owned running specialty retailer. Funds raised will be used to promote awareness and education on safe medication-taking practices through the Pharmacy Alumni Society Governing Board and the College of Pharmacy Generation Rx program.

Please note: Children aged 3-12 will have their discount registration price of $10 through March 31 ($15 after April 1) automatically applied at checkout based on their age.

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Please join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at our NEW location of Wolfe Park to participate in The Hunger Run 5K and help chase hunger out of Central Ohio! We've also added a 1-mile event option for those who want to participate in the Hunger Run but aren't ready for a 5K!

We are hosting the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K in support of Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a local food pantry and resource center located right here in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity in central Ohio, bring the community together, and raise money for Neighborhood Services Inc.

Did you know that 13.5% of Franklin County residents are food insecure, nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households, and Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest? These are just a few of the many reasons why Neighborhood Services Inc. is so important. NSI was started in 1965 through the workings of 12 different churches in the Columbus area and has been serving the University District and surrounding zip codes since its creation. NSI provides a variety of services to help support the community and reduce the effects of economic inequality and food insecurity in Columbus. Some of their initiatives include their food pantry, produce market, rent and utility assistance program, and special holiday programs.

In 2025, NSI served 760,089 meals to 50,393 individuals! This FUNdraiser has the ability to help feed even more well-deserving families and Columbus residents who are in need. We would love for you to join us in person (or virtually, if preferred) this May. Sign up today to walk or run, have some fun, and help race hunger out of Columbus!

Special pricing for those aged 23 and younger a $10 discount is automatically applied at checkout.

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Pricing

• Starting at $30

• $40 starting on January 23

• $45 starting on February 23

• $50 starting on March 23

• $55 starting on May 2

Join us for the Columbus Pet Run and Walk, a fun-filled event for you and your furry friends! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, there's something for everyone. The event features a 1-mile walk and a 5K run, jog or walk and 10k so you can choose the distance that suits you best.

The scenic route takes you through beautiful parks and neighborhoods offering a picturesque backdrop for your run or walk. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs along, making it a true family-friendly event.

A portion of the proceeds from the event go towards supporting local animal shelters and rescue organizations, so you can feel good knowing you're helping pets in need.

Don't miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun and furry friends. Register today and get ready to wag and walk your way to a good time at the Columbus Pet Run and Walk!

• All 1mi, 5k and 10k participants will receive a giant size dog tag finisher's medal, a bandana (for either the human or the furry runner), a custom branded race bib, dog and cat treats, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments and more!

• All animal participants will receive a dog tag-sized finisher's medal!

• The first 200 people to register will also receive a frisbee!

All those who sign up for the virtual race will receive both giant and dog tag sized finisher's medals as well as dog and/or cat treats!

Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. for an unforgettable run or walk through the heart of Downtown Columbus, all with the incredible support of our host, the Columbus Crew; founding partner, Nationwide; and presenting sponsor, Bread Financial.

Start and finish your race at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, soak in the electric atmosphere, and be part of something bigger than the finish line. Can't make it to Columbus? No worries! Virtual participation lets you run or walk from wherever you are.

This isn't just a 5K—it's a movement. Together, we're raising awareness and funds to advance the mission of The Kids Mental Health Foundation: to provide free, expert-created mental health resources to support kids.

Celebrate your fitness with us on June 7, 2026, at North Bank Park in Downtown Columbus!

Event Start Times:

Kids Run: 7:40 AM

10K (Run and/or Walk, Visually Impaired): 8:00 AM

Columbus 10K VIRTUAL: June 1 - June 7, 2026

OUR 2026 RACE IS READY FOR YOU!

Join us for the 2026 Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol, to be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at North Bank Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio. We're very excited to welcome runners and walkers to the 49th Annual Columbus 10K.

Originally run as the Citizen-Journal 10K in the summer of 1977, the Columbus 10K is "The Oldest Road Race in Columbus". The Columbus 10K is part of the 2026 season of the RUNColumbus Race Series.

All event details and information can be found at columbus10k.com