Today’s Diabetes Dash 5K was about more than the miles. This event supports Breakthrough T1D – Central Ohio Chapter and helps grow a scholarship fund for Westerville City School graduating seniors living with Type 1 diabetes. That made it especially meaningful for Team RUNColumbus as we celebrated our teammate Nikki, who lives with Type 1 […]
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Today’s Lemon Trails 5K was one of those race mornings with a story bigger than the miles. What started as a first grader’s lemonade stand to help sick kids has grown into a community race led by high school senior Ava and her friends, all in support of children and families facing childhood cancer. That
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As we reach the halfway point of the 2026 RUNColumbus Race Series, we are excited to unveil this year’s awards and the meaning behind them. This is our fifth anniversary season, and we wanted the 2026 awards to reflect more than finish lines and final standings. The medal and add-on medallions were designed to serve
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The RUNColumbus season officially begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and we’re kicking things off the best way we know how—by coming together. The 2026 RUNColumbus Season Kickoff & Expo is part celebration, part expo, part reunion, and part launch party. Whether you’re brand new to Team RUNColumbus or a familiar face, this is your
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Seth Wentzel is a runner driven by goals, progress, and the challenge of competition. With less than five years of running experience and a focus on the 5K distance, Seth thrives on pushing himself and using race day as motivation to keep improving. What excites Seth most about being part of the RUNColumbus Race Series
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In 2025, RUNColumbus proudly introduced the Ultimate Endurance Challenge, recognizing athletes who demonstrated the ultimate combination of speed, endurance, and consistency across the entire Race Series season. This award honors competitors who committed to racing throughout the full year and consistently performed at a high level. As the first-ever Ultimate Endurance Challenge Champions, these athletes
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One of our favorite storylines from Sunday’s Race For Hope Derriere Dash 5K came from Team RUNColumbus! Patrick showed incredible selflessness by pacing one of our youngest runners, Piper, as she continued to challenge herself on the course. Their teamwork and determination captured the true spirit of the RUNColumbus Race Series—where competition and community go
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Juan returns for his third season in the RUNColumbus Race Series with a spirit of motivation and a desire to explore new challenges. This year, he’s especially excited to experience the trail races—something new for him. Reflecting on what he values most about the series, Juan shared: “Excited for the new races and try the
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What a day at the Blacklick Creek 5 Miler! Team RUNColumbus showed up strong, not just with fast times, but with big celebrations and milestones. We celebrated Carolyn’s and Kathy K.’s birthdays, cheered for Owen as he completed his 100th race since his MS diagnosis, and gave Thomas a heartfelt sendoff before he heads to
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The streets of Baltimore came alive as part of the annual Baltimore Festival and Parade, with the Baltimore Festival 5K kicking things off in style. This community tradition supports the Liberty Union Cross Country Teams and celebrates the town’s vibrant running culture. Baltimore is also proud to be one of the home sites for the
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