Events in Franklin County, Ohio | 2026-2027

Team Phillip's "Help Me Obi Wan Kenobi" 5K, Fun Run and Jedi Dash [racepenguin.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, May 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Support Team Phillip by joining us for the 2026 Team Phillip's 5K, Fun Run and Jedi Dash in Three Creeks Metro Park in Groveport,OH. Come see some of your favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy...

Support Team Phillip by joining us for the 2026 Team Phillip's 5K, Fun Run and Jedi Dash in Three Creeks Metro Park in Groveport,OH. Come see some of your favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy carnival games and refreshments. Star Wars costumes are absolutely encouraged; there is even a contest!

Team Phillip has accomplished a great deal since our inception 4 years ago.

We have sponsored The Angels since 2022, a team which is part of the Miracle League (an organization that offers baseball for children and adults with differing abilities.)
We provided eight $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors who served as buddies with Miracle League.
We purchased and collected over 1000 toys and books during Phillip’s birthday month for Ronald McDonald House, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Close to Home Center, and Early Childhood Education Center (FCBDD.)
In partnership with Unity Presbyterian Church, we worked together to gather donations, fill and deliver 300 Spring/Easter Baskets to patients and siblings staying at the RMH and NWCH in 2024 and 2025.
We have donated and/or raised over $3000 to support A Kid Again (an organization that serves children with life threatening or chronic illness.)
We donated $500 to Gahanna Special Olympics as well as provided goodie bags and t-shirts to athletes and coaches during the 2024 and 2025 Winter Games.
We co-sponsored a banquet for the athletes and coaches of the Super-Hero Flag Football Team, (for children with differing abilities thru Reynoldsburg Parks & Rec.) in 2024 and 2025
We introduced our “Box of Hope,” a self-care box including a book on grief and a journal to families who have recently lose a child. The first 15 were given to families through Nationwide Children’s Hospital

There is still so much we can do. We are changing the world, don’t you wanna join us?

Get registered today!

Come dressed in your best Star Wars costumes for the costume contest to win prizes!

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

3860 Bixby Rd, Franklin County, Ohio, 43125, United States
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Red, White and Run 5k [runsignup.com]

Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Join us this Memorial Day for the Red, White & Run 5k!

This is a chip-timed event. Run to remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country and dedicate your miles to someone...

Join us this Memorial Day for the Red, White & Run 5k!

This is a chip-timed event. Run to remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country and dedicate your miles to someone special. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Motts Military Museum.

The Red, White and Run 5k is more than a race - it's a chance for our community to come together in remembrance. Families, runners, and walkers of all ages are invited to participate and share who they're running to remember. We will try our best to share all those names at the finish line! Whether you walk or run, every mile carries meaning. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Motts Military Museum and it's mission to honor, educate and preserve the stories of those who served.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

7370 Groveport Road, Franklin County, Ohio, 43125, United States
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Running Against ALS [runsignup.com]

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Join Us!

Take part in this 4th annual event and join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Three Creeks Metro Park in southeast Columbus. There are distance options for beginner and experienced...

Join Us!

Take part in this 4th annual event and join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Three Creeks Metro Park in southeast Columbus. There are distance options for beginner and experienced participants. You can choose from a 5K (3.1 miles), 15K individual (9.3 miles), or our 15K Relay (teams of three where each team member does 3.1 miles).

About Running Against ALS

Running Against ALS was initially set up to benefit Officer Steve Asch. Steve was diagnosed with ALS on February 14, 2022. It’s a day his family and friends will never forget.

Steve Asch was devoted to his family and a dedicated Columbus police officer who served the citizens of Columbus for 15 years. Whether it was making a difference on the job or assisting a friend, Steve jumped in with a smile. Throughout Steve’s career, he received five lifesaving awards. Steve loved his job and relished meeting and serving the residents of Columbus. Running Against ALS was set up to benefit Steve and now, in his memory, it will continue to benefit others with an ALS diagnosis. As a promise to Steve, this race will continue to bring awareness and assistance to those fighting ALS.

New this year, we will be donating ALL of the proceeds to ALS United Ohio’s grant program. ALS United Ohio’s mission is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for people with ALS and their families while advancing research for new treatments and an end to ALS. They provide no-cost services to those around Ohio with ALS including but not limited to, support groups, durable medical equipment loans, hands-free home programs, one-on-one case management, and a grant program to help cover costs associated with a diagnosis of ALS.

5k 15k Run

3860 Bixby Rd, Franklin County, Ohio, 43125, United States
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55th Annual Worthington Hills Firecracker Trot 5K [worthingtonhills.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Come out and celebrate

Worthington Hills Civic Association's

July 4th Festivities

55th Annual Firecracker Trot!

Race Location

Come and join the Worthington Hills Civic Association's fantastic...

Come out and celebrate

Worthington Hills Civic Association's

July 4th Festivities

55th Annual Firecracker Trot!

Race Location

Come and join the Worthington Hills Civic Association's fantastic weekend of Independence Day weekend events! This traditional weekend begins with the annual Firecracker Trot 5K that starts and finishes at Worthington Hills Elementary School and features a fantastic course through the neighborhoods of Worthington Hills!

Address: 1221 Candlewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43235

Map to Start/Finish: (Google Maps)

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick-up will be held on race day starting at 7:15 a.m. at Worthington Hills Elementary School.

Registration Fees

Early Registration (Before 6/1)

18 & Under - $15.00
19 & Older - $20.00

After 6/1: All Ages - $25.00

**Please note that t-shirts limited to the first 200 participants registered BEFORE JUNE 1st! **

Parking is limited so please arrive early!

Course Map

Click HERE to view an interactive map of the course.

5k Run

Candlewood Drive, Franklin County, Ohio, 43235, United States
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The Darby Creek Trail Run - Supporting FLIP [racepenguin.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The 15th ANNUAL DARBY CREEK TRAIL RUN - 5k + 10k

The course will be a 5k and 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The 5k is relatively...

The 15th ANNUAL DARBY CREEK TRAIL RUN - 5k + 10k

The course will be a 5k and 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The 5k is relatively flat and can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all skill levels. FAMILY FRIENDLY!

The 10k is a true challenge ending in a stair climb that has become infamous among the Columbus trail running community.

In keeping with FLIP's goal to encourage a cancer-preventative lifestyle, FLIP encourages every fitness level to come out and enjoy the scenery!

Running strollers are allowed on the 5k course but not the 10k.

FLIP recognizes that cancer prevention requires a dynamic shift in our thinking and is empowering individuals to engage in preventing cancer using a holistic approach:

Fight- Fighting together to challenge cancer risks outside of our individual control.

Live- FLIP is all about having fun and living life to its fullest... the best way to prevent cancer!

Inspire- It's so worth it to challenge yourself to reach out to friends and family (We'll help you!)

Prevent- FLIP aims to make prevention fun, approachable, simple, and community-driven.

It's easy to "FLIP" -- We are connecting community partners to provide an entire support network and building an interactive website that aggregates and simplifies everything you need to know. It's engaging! FLIP is not only an attractive, energetic brand; it's a movement empowering people to shape & make it their own along the way.

It's fun! Get out and enjoy being active with friends and family. Stay involved throughout the process via social media, organized activities, and unique outings.

5k 10k Run Trail Walk

1775 Darby Creek Dr, Franklin County, Ohio, 43119, United States
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ORRRC Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race [runsignup.com]

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Darby Creek is the largest Metro Park with more than 7,000 acres of prairies, fields and forests, and more than 20 miles of riparian forest along the Big and Little Darby Creeks. The Darby creeks are...

Darby Creek is the largest Metro Park with more than 7,000 acres of prairies, fields and forests, and more than 20 miles of riparian forest along the Big and Little Darby Creeks. The Darby creeks are noted nationally for their tremendous diversity and abundance of both aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. More information on the park.

RACE START TIME: 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Battelle Darby Creek Metropark 1775 Darby Creek Drive Galloway, OH 43119 (Cedar Ridge Parking Area)

REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race. Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race. Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.

CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes. Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.

We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.

FEES:

All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)

Non-Members:

– $10 for ages 15 and up

– Free for ages 14 and under

Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.

AWARDS:

First Overall Male/Female, First Male/Female Masters (40 and over), First Grand Master Male/Female (50 and over), First Male/Female Senior (60 and over) – Recipients of overall awards are not eligible for age group awards. Age group categories : 9 and under (non-competitive, all finishers are winners), 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up.

ANIMAL POLICY: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event. The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified. Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos). We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

RACE DIRECTOR: Jimmy Little

DIRECTIONS:

Directions From Columbus

From I-270 take the West Broad Street (U.S. 40) exit west. Go about 5 miles on Broad Street and turn left onto Darby Creek Drive. The Cedar Ridge parking area (race start/finish) entrance is the 2nd park entrance heading south about 3 miles from U.S. 40.

Directions From Dayton Area

Take I-70 East to the Rt. 142 (Exit 85). Go south (right at the ramp) about 1.5 miles to Broad St. (U.S. 40) and go east (left at the first light). Travel about 2 miles to Darby Creek Dr. and go south (right). The Cedar Ridge parking area (race start/finish) entrance is the 2nd park entrance heading south about 3 miles from U.S. 40.

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

10k Run Trail

1775 Darby Creek Dr, Franklin County, Ohio, 43119, United States
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47th Annual Great Pumpkin Run 5K & Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot [grandviewheights.gov] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Celebrate a Fall Tradition and Run and Walk with Us on Saturday Morning, October 24!

Please join us on Saturday, October 24 for a annual tradition - The Great Pumpkin Run 5K and Tiny Tot Pumpkin...

Celebrate a Fall Tradition and Run and Walk with Us on Saturday Morning, October 24!

Please join us on Saturday, October 24 for a annual tradition - The Great Pumpkin Run 5K and Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot! Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a run through the neighborhoods of Grandview Heights on a closed road course.

Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot

The Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot is FREE for children 6 & under. The Tiny Trot will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday morning (30 minutes before the 5K). The first 100 youth registered will receive an event shirt and a goody bag. Please register in advance if you wish to secure your youth's spot.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will take place Friday, October 23 at the Parks and Recreation Department office located at 1661 Goodale on Saturday, October 24 inside the commons in the Grandview Heights Middle School beginning at 7:30 am.

Parking

Parking is available in the Lot off of Fairview Avenue. Walk directly from the lot to the middle school commons area then directly out to the starting line. Check out the map attached for more information! 1272 Fairview Ave. Columbus Oh 43212.

Oakland Avenue parking lot will be closed this year.

Day of Schedule of Events

7:30 a.m. - Event Day Check-in and Registration
8:30 a.m. - Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot
8:40 a.m. - Pre-Event Warm Up- Hosted by Orange Theory Fitness- Grandview.
9:00 a.m. - Great Pumpkin Run 5K
10:15 a.m.- Post Race Stretch- Sponsored by Columbus Spine and Sport Center.
10:30 a.m. -Course re-opens, 5K ends

Shirts and Awards

All participants (up to 450) will receive a great-looking official Great Pumpkin Run event shirt. Register early to be sure you receive the t-shirt size that you want.

Why Participate?

The Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation is hosting the Annual Great Pumpkin Run to promote and strengthen community, inspire health and wellness, highlight Grandview Heights and its neighborhoods, and support its programs that give back to the community.

The Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation is a major contributor to the community through its development, maintenance and care of the City's parks, trail system, recreational, educational, and fitness programs, community gardens, and special events that enhance the quality of life for Grandview Heights residents.

To learn more about the Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation, visit their Website.

5k Road Run Trail Walk

1587 Oakland Avenue, Franklin County, Ohio, 43212, United States
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