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The Third Annual Running Against ALS 5K, 15K, and 15K Relay brought a powerful mix of purpose and performance to the start line. Founded by teammate Erica, this race honors her former partner in the Columbus Police Department, who lost his battle with ALS. Every stride taken today supported ALS Ohio and families facing this devastating disease. Team […]

Training kicks off in June for the 45th Annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon—and for the first time ever, this iconic race is part of the RUNColumbus Race Series! Thinking about registering or already signed up? Don’t miss local meteorologist Andrew Buck Michael’s interview with race director and RUNColumbus teammate Darris Blackford

Last night’s 2FGR Run for Down Syndrome 3K, 5K, and 10K delivered community, competition, and a taste of summer heat! As the season’s first truly warm race, runners had to dig deep and adapt quickly—but that didn’t stop our RUNColumbus athletes from shining on the course. The 10K, part of this year’s Challengers Series, saw

Whether chasing a PR or walking your way through the RUNColumbus Race Series, proper form is key to staying injury-free and enjoying every race. Poor posture and movement patterns can lead to spinal misalignment, which may cause discomfort or even sideline you from your goals. Here are five simple tips to help you stay strong,

The Season is Heating Up—But Who’s Leading the Charge? With Q1 of the 2025 RUNColumbus Race Series officially in the books, it’s time for our first (completely unofficial and entirely too early) awards! Sure, we’re just getting started—Q1 has the fewest races of the season, and there’s plenty of road ahead—but why let that stop us from

The RUNColumbus Team Shops are now open through February 10, 2025! We have two separate shops to meet your needs—each with its own ordering and delivery process (see below). Both shops will ship in approximately four weeks. Because all products are custom, we are unable to accept exchanges for size, color choice, or other preferences. Exchanges

Join Our Virtual Info Session to Learn More About Becoming a Teammate At RUNColumbus, we believe in the power of community, inclusion, and competition. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Team Heart & Sole, an organization dedicated to providing inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in racing events. This

On February 9, the Challengers Series will debut as the newest addition to the RUNColumbus Race Series. Designed to enhance the competitive experience, this mini-series focuses on head-to-head matchups, performance-based awards, and leveling the playing field to crown the best of the best. Here’s what makes the Challengers Series stand out: Participants must complete six of

The RUNColumbus Race Series proudly announces that nominations are now open for the first G.R.I.T. Award, a peer-selected accolade celebrating Grit, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity. The G.R.I.T. Award honors a RUNColumbus athlete who inspires others and embodies our values on and off the course. This award is especially meaningful because it’s driven by teammates who

The Spirit of RUNColumbus Award honors an athlete who exemplifies both personal dedication to racing and a selfless commitment to the RUNColumbus community. This peer-selected award recognizes team members who put forth their best on the course while welcoming, supporting, and serving their fellow athletes off the course. Nomination Criteria: To qualify for the Spirit