We’re excited to launch the first-ever RUNColumbus tee shirt design contest to commemorate the 2026 Season, and we want our team’s creativity front and center. This is your chance to help design a shirt that represents who we are and what we share across the RUNColumbus Race Series.
Design Theme: TOGETHER
TOGETHER defines our community, our miles, and the moments we share—at races, long runs, team meetups, and everything in between. Your interpretation can be classic, bold, witty, humorous, minimalist, or playful. If it captures the spirit of together, it belongs here.
Design Details
- Design is for the front of the shirt only
- The winning design will be screenprinted on a black District shirt, available in tank, short-sleeve, and long-sleeve styles.
- Two color limitation. The shirt color (black) does not count as one of the two colors.
- Inclusion of the RUNColumbus logo or the text RUNColumbus Race Series text is optional. If not included in the design, the logo will be screenprinted on the back neckline.
- The year 2026 must be included.
- This design commemorates the 2026 Season and does not replace our traditional gear in the Team Shop.
How to Enter
- Submit your design as a PDF.
- Multiple entries per person are welcome.
- Submissions are due January 19 and should be emailed to us. Make sure to include your name. Only submissions from 2026 team members will be accepted.
- All submissions will be presented anonymously.
Timeline & Voting
- Designs Due: January 19
- Anonymous Voting Period: January 20–26
- Winning Design Announced: January 27
- Ordering Window: January 27–February 3
Voting will take place without designer names attached to ensure a fair and unbiased process.
Ordering & Pickup Details
- Orders will be taken January 27 through February 3 for those who wish to pick up their tee at the season kickoff event on March 1.
- We are unable to ship or deliver shirts.
- If you are unable to attend the March 1 event, the winning design will be available for purchase in the RUNColumbus Team Shop when it opens on March 10.
The Prize
The winning designer will receive:
- $100 cash
- One shirt featuring their winning design
- And, of course, bragging rights for creating a piece of RUNColumbus history
This is your chance to help shape something our community will wear proudly—on race days, long runs, and everywhere in between.
Let’s create something meaningful… TOGETHER.