let’s runcolumbus together
Roads, Trails, & Every Pace
Whether you run or walk, on trails or roads, the 2026 Season brings the Central Ohio running community together. Get ready for new challenges, exciting races, and unforgettable experiences!
The tradition continues—Celebrating 5 years!
Welcome to the 2026 Season
Now, in its fifth year, the RUNColumbus Race Series celebrates the spirit of Central Ohio with a diverse lineup of races, many of which support meaningful causes that make a difference in our community. From trails to roads, short distances to long, and small local events to larger gatherings, there’s something for runners and walkers of every age and pace. Let’s RUNColumbus TOGETHER in a season full of connection, community, and purpose.
OhioHealth First on the First 5K
January 1, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Fantastic Frigid 5K Series
January 10 & 24, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Rocks & Roots Trail Series
10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, 50K
January 11 & February 15, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth
February 1, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Timbuk Winter Run Challenge
5K, 11K, 22K
February 22, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Columbus Cookie Run & Walk
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
February 28, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Scioto Miles Training Series
5K, 10K, 15K
March 1 & 22, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Arnold 5K + Arnold Pump & Run + Arnold Ruck
March 8, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Crooked Shillelagh 4 Miler
March 14, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Bailey’s Clubhouse 5K
March 21, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Franklinton 10 Miler & 5K
April 4, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
The Muddy Duck
6K, 10K, 20K, 50K
April 4, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
London OH Marathon
Half Marathon & 5K
April 11, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Ohio State 4 Miler
April 12, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
Quarter Marathon & Columbus Promise 5K
April 25, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Autism Speaks Empower 5K Run and Walk
May 9, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Mom Day 5K & 10K Run and Walk
May 10, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Guernsey Crossroads
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
May 16, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Private School Pups 5K
May 17, 2026
2FGR Run for Inclusion
10K, 5K, 3K
May 21, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Columbus Pet Run & Walk
10K, 5K, 1 Mile
May 23, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Field of Heroes 5K
May 24, 2026
FORE! Miler
May 28, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Sam’s Fans 5K & 1 Mile
May 31, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Johnstown Mastodon March
5K, 10K Run & Walk
June 6, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Columbus 10K
June 7, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Shepherd’s Corner 5K
June 13, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
5K splits will be captured for the 15K and 15K Relay
Running Against ALS
5K, 15K, 15K Relay
June 14, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Sunset Mile
June 19, 2026
9.71K The Race + 5K + 1 Mile
June 20, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Firefly Overnight Endurance Run
12-Hour 10K Loops, Sunset 10K, Sunrise 10K
June 27-28, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Rainbow Run 5K
June 28, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Hilltop U.S.A. 5K
Ruck Run 5K
July 4, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
CRC Mile Dash
July 11, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Darby Creek Trail Run 5K & 10K
July 11, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Run Wild 5K
July 12, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Lemon Trails 5K Run & Walk
July 18, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Diabetes Dash 5K
July 19, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Halfway to the Holidays
Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5K
July 25, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Strength In Colors 5K
July 26, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Dublin Irish Festival 5K
July 30, 2026
Licking Heights Hornets 5K
August 2, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Baltimore Festival 5K
August 8, 2026
Blacklick Creek 5 Miler
August 9, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
She Runs Columbus 5K & 15K
August 16, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
OhioHealth Grandview Yard
Half & Quarter Marathon, 5K
August 23, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Westerville Donut Run and Walk
10K, 5K, 1 Mile
September 5, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
The Hoot Half & 10K
September 6, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Oktoberfest Meiler Vier
September 11, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Sunbury Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 1 Mile
September 12, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Hocking Hills Trail Run
5K, 5M, 10M, 20M, 50K
September 12, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Healthy New Albany Walking Classic
10K, 5K
September 13, 2026
Columbus Clippers 5K
September 20, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
18th Annual 5K for K9s
September 26, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Big Bad Wolfe Run
20 Miler, 10 Miler, 5K
September 27, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
CRIS 5K
October 3, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Run Like A Girl 5K, 10K, & 10 Miler
October 4, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Jesse Owens 5K & 1 Mile
October 17, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
October 18, 2026
Monster Dash 5K
October 24, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Race for Hope: Derriere Dash 5K
October 25, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K, & 50K
November 1, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Horseshoe Hill Club
5K, 10K, 20K
November 7, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Run to Feed the Hungry
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
November 14, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Johnstown, Alexandria, & Granville Turkey Trot
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
November 21, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Flying Feather 4 Miler
November 26, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot
1/3 Marathon, 10K, 5K
November 28, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
The Santa Race 5K
December 5, 2026
A registration discount is available to RUNColumbus participants.
Awards Celebration
December 6, 2026 | 2 p.m.
The Golf Club at Little Turtle
Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and honor the incredible achievements of Team RUNColumbus at the high-energy Awards Celebration!