VOLUNTEER. CARE. INVITE.
RUNColumbus Gives Back
The umbrella for how the RUNColumbus community gives time, care, and opportunity.
Three Ways to Give Back
RUNColumbus Gives Back creates meaningful ways for our team to serve, support one another, and welcome others into the running community.
Give Your time
RUNColumbus Volunteers
RUNColumbus Volunteers gives team members a meaningful way to support the races that make our series possible while strengthening the broader running community. Members can serve at RUNColumbus series races throughout the season, and those who volunteer at six races earn recognition through the Volunteer Challenge. It’s a simple way to give back, help race partners, and contribute to a better experience for fellow runners.
take care of our own
RUNColumbus Cares
RUNColumbus Cares is designed to support current and returning teammates who are going through a difficult season or facing a barrier to participation. Through a confidential nomination, the Gives Back Review Committee may provide encouragement, a Pass It Forward complimentary race entry, or access to a limited number of RUNColumbus Renewal Registrations at up to 50% off. Cares is open year-round, with support based on individual circumstances and available resources.
PASS IT FORWARD
Share the Gift of Race Day
If you have an unused complimentary entry to a RUNColumbus series race, you can pass it forward to a teammate who could use some encouragement. Donated entries are added to our Cares pool and may be shared with a nominated teammate when an appropriate need arises.
Invite someone in
RUNColumbus Starting Line
RUNColumbus Starting Line helps non-team members take a meaningful first step into racing or the RUNColumbus community. Through a teammate nomination, support may include a hosted race-day experience using an available race-partner entry or a limited number of first-time RUNColumbus registrations at up to 50% off.
RACE DAY EXPERIENCE
For someone new to racing, returning after time away, or who would benefit from a personally hosted race-day experience.
RUNColumbus REGISTRATION
For a first-time RUNColumbus registrant who would benefit from a lower-cost entry point and a welcoming introduction to the team.
RUNColumbus Gives Back Nomination Form
Volunteer. Care. Invite. RUNColumbus Gives Back is how our community gives time, care, and opportunity. Use this form to nominate someone for RUNColumbus Cares or RUNColumbus Starting Line. Nominations are reviewed by the RUNColumbus Gives Back Review Committee based on the purpose of each program, the circumstances shared, and available resources. Opportunities are limited and are not guaranteed.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Give Back. Move Forward. Together.
Whether you serve, support a teammate, or invite someone in, there’s a meaningful way to be part of RUNColumbus Gives Back.