Congratulations! You Did It!
We are excited to celebrate you at the postseason Awards Celebration. Once you’ve completed the required six series races, you will earn the Finishers Award and become eligible for additional stackable awards. Our awards program reflects the race series’ competitive nature and our commitment to celebrating all paces.
Get Ready for New Challenges!
We’re gearing up for the 2025 Season, and exciting new challenges are coming your way. The 2025 Season Awards will be announced alongside the schedule release on September 1.
Championship, Division, Age Group, and Finisher Awards
Commemorative Finishers Award
All runners completing a minimum of six series races and entering their official finish/chip time in the Team Portal receive a special RUNColumbus Race Series Finishers Award.
Championship Awards
All runners receiving a Commemorative Finishers Award are automatically contenders for Championship and Division Awards, including Men’s and Women’s Overall/Grand Champion (All Runners); Junior Youth (14 and Under); Senior Youth (15-19); Open (Ages 20-39); Masters (Ages 40-49); Grandmasters (Ages 50-59); Great Grandmasters (Ages 60-69); and Great Great Grandmasters (70+).
Age Group Awards
All runners receiving a Commemorative Finishers Award are automatically contenders for Age Group Awards including: Men’s and Women’s 9 and Under; 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; and 80+
Championship and Division winners are not eligible for Age Group Awards.
2024 Season
Challenge Awards
We want to reward you for your hard work and perseverance. In addition to the Championship, Division, Age Group, and Finisher Awards check out these RUNColumbus awards.
Awards are stackable except for Championship, Division, Age Group Awards, and 100 and 50 Mile Club Awards.
Road Race Warrior
Runners completing 12 series races earn the distinction of being named a RUNColumbus Road Race Warrior and will receive a special award.
50 Mile Club
Runners accumulating 50-99 miles of completed series races are named to the 50 Mile Club and receive a special award.
100 Mile Club
Runners accumulating 100 or more miles of completed series races are named to the 100 Mile Club and receive a special award.
Spirit of RUNColumbus
We are a competitive point-based race series that welcomes and celebrates all runners. This annual award is given to the RUNColumbus team member who best exemplifies those qualities as voted on by fellow team members.