Races

RUNColumbus athletes filled two very different start lines this weekend, but both races reflected what our community does best: show up, encourage one another, and keep moving forward together. Saturday’s Halfway to the Holidays offered a gorgeous morning with refreshingly cool temperatures and a tree-lined, out-and-back course along the TJ Evans Bike Path. Athletes tackled […]

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

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

RUNColumbus teammate Diana Van Bruggen is more than a participant in our race-day community—she is the founder and race director of the Licking Heights Hornets 5K, returning for its third year on Sunday, August 2. Diana created the event to bring the community together while raising funds for Licking Heights music and athletics programs. Participants

Team RUNColumbus packed a lot into one weekend with three very different race experiences: the CRC Mile Dash, the Darby Creek Trail Run 5K & 10K, and the Run Wild 5K. The weekend kicked off with fast feet at the CRC Mile Dash, where one mile brought plenty of energy and strong performances. Joe led

Team RUNColumbus kicked off July 4th at the Hilltop U.S.A. 5K & 5K Ruck Run, presented by our friends at Columbus Westside Running Club. It was a meaningful holiday morning filled with miles, community, and purpose as runners, walkers, and ruckers gathered on the Hilltop to celebrate Independence Day and support an event rooted in

This weekend gave Team RUNColumbus a little bit of everything. Trails after dark.Camping vibes.Sunset miles.Sunrise miles.A 12-hour overnight challenge.And a Rainbow Run that gave people a place to show up, be seen, and move with purpose. At the Firefly Overnight Endurance Race at Rocks & Roots Trail, teammates leaned into something different. For some, that

Team RUNColumbus showed up strong across two meaningful events last weekend, with teammates racing at both the 20th Annual Shepherd’s Corner 5K and Sunday’s Running Against ALS 5K, 15K, and 15K Relay. At Shepherd’s Corner, runners and walkers took on a beautiful all-terrain course while supporting the Ecology Center’s work in environmental education, food pantry

The Johnstown Mastodon March 5K/10K Run & Walk was a new race on the Team RUNColumbus calendar, and The Biggest Little Race in Ohio delivered exactly the kind of race morning we love. A welcoming small-town vibe. Live music. Friendly faces. And a tasty breakfast waiting after the finish. Runners and walkers took to the

Hot. Sticky. Worth it. Today’s Columbus 10K brought the summer feel, but this event never disappoints. It continues to be an all-time favorite of the RUNColumbus Race Series for a reason—the course, the energy, the history, and the people. Congratulations to every runner and walker who crossed the finish line today. Whether you raced hard,