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The 2027 RUNColumbus Race Series lineup is almost here—and it’s our biggest, broadest and most varied season yet. Here’s a sneak peek: 83 events.Distances from 1 Mile to 100 Miles.17 trail events.19 Ohio counties reached.25+ nonprofit and charitable organizations represented and supported.83% of events still right here in the 11-county Columbus Region. Those numbers tell […]

Last week, we pulled back the curtain on how the RUNColumbus schedule is built—the thought that goes into race selection, timing, variety and creating a season that works for our team. This week, we’re continuing The Making of a Season with another piece of the puzzle: what your RUNColumbus registration supports. We know race participation

Team RUNColumbus was back at it this weekend with races on both Saturday and Sunday—and plenty to celebrate along the way. Saturday: Baltimore Festival 5K Saturday took us to Baltimore, Ohio, for the 35th Annual Baltimore Festival 5K, a longtime community race benefiting the Liberty Union Cross Country teams. Munir and Billur led the RUNColumbus

From a festive Thursday-night 5K to cycling for a cause, racing inside a stadium, and competing in the Ohio Senior Olympics, Team RUNColumbus was represented across Central Ohio throughout the weekend. Different events. Different goals. One active and encouraging community. An Irish-Inspired Start The weekend began Thursday evening at the Dublin Irish Festival 5K, where

Behind the scenes, work is well underway on the 2027 RUNColumbus Race Series. Early savings registration opens September 1, when we will also reveal the new season’s race lineup. And that lineup? It is one big puzzle. More Than Dates on a Calendar Building the schedule is about much more than filling dates on a

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

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

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