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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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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