Races

February is officially underway—and it started with speed. On a crisp winter morning packed with sunshine, runners hit the line for the 5th Line 5K, the first race of February and the first Challenger Series race of the season. The conditions were perfect for fast times, and Team RUNColumbus delivered. Leading the charge in a […]

The second race of the two-race winter series delivered a dramatic shift in conditions, as the Fantastic Frigid 5K lived up to its name on January 24. Unlike the earlier race this month that greeted runners with unseasonably mild temperatures, this one brought true winter racing—cold air, frozen ground, and the kind of conditions that

Day two of our Trail Series weekend brought everything Mother Nature had to offer—rain, wind, snow, and plenty of mud—and Team RUNColumbus showed up ready for it all. For many of our athletes, Rocks & Roots was their first-ever trail race, with distances ranging from 10K to 50K. After yesterday’s mild temps and slick trails,

The Fantastic Frigid 5K launched the inaugural RUNColumbus Trail Series in style, bringing together a big showing from Team RUNColumbus for a strong start to the 2026 trail season. While the January weather was kinder than its name suggests, the race delivered everything else we hoped for—challenging trails, an energetic atmosphere, and a true sense

What a way to close out the final Challenger Series race of the season! The sold-out Santa 5K presented by Speedy Sneakers delivered festive vibes, fast times, and an incredible morning of competition and community. Top Finishers Age Group Winners Huge congratulations to all runners who came out and gave it their all in holiday

The holiday running season kicked off in stride this morning at the Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—the first of three Turkey Trots on this week’s schedule. Cool temps and a festive atmosphere made for an energizing start to Thanksgiving week as runners and walkers of all ages toed the

After a brief break in the schedule, the RUNColumbus community was back in action for the Run to Feed the Hungry, hosted by U.S.A. Race Timing and benefitting the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. With a full menu of distances—1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—this event also marked Challenger Series Race #11 of 12, bringing us

One of our teammates said it best—it wasn’t just a race, it was a victory lap for months of training, sacrifice, and perseverance. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, we watched runners and walkers dig deep—each step representing something bigger than miles on a course. For many, it was a celebration of personal growth and resilience.

What a morning at the 5K for Kids Mental Health — the final tune-up before next weekend’s Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon! Our RUNColumbus athletes showed up strong to support The Kids Mental Health Foundation, helping raise awareness and funds to advance their mission: providing free, expert-created mental health resources to support kids everywhere. Formerly

What a beautiful morning in Downtown Columbus for the CRIS 5K! Runners and walkers came together on Saturday, October 4, to celebrate community, diversity, and resilience—all in support of Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS). CRIS’s mission is to help refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability, sustain self-sufficiency, and achieve successful integration into the