Races

What a gorgeous morning for the Licking Heights Hornets 5K! Sunshine, smooth logistics, and the electric energy of the Licking Heights marching band and cheerleaders set the perfect tone. Huge kudos to our teammate Diana, who wore two hats today—Race Director and RUNColumbus teammate—and nailed every detail. Shoutout to John, who flew across the finish […]

After a string of steamy summer races, the Dublin Irish Festival 5K brought a much-welcomed reprieve from the heat, and runners were all smiles because of it! Cooler temps and overcast skies made for ideal race conditions as participants dashed through Historic Dublin to kick off one of Central Ohio’s favorite cultural weekends. Team RUNColumbus

Another hot and humid morning couldn’t stop the energy and enthusiasm at the Strength In Colors 5K—part of the RUNColumbus Challengers Series. Runners and walkers came out strong to support a nonprofit doing powerful work right here in our community, and Team RUNColumbus showed up in force! Team members not only packed the course but

Runners and walkers hit the scenic, shaded trail for the Halfway to the Holidays Marathon, Half, Quarter, and 5K. While the heat and humidity made their presence known, the shady path offered some sweet relief! Cold towels, frozen ice cream bars, and candy bars were exactly what we needed post-race. Big congrats to Lucas, our Marathon Champion! And

Team RUNColumbus showed up and showed out at the Diabetes Dash 5K, a meaningful stop in our series that hits close to home for many. A huge thank you to the Washburn family for organizing this incredible event and for the love and purpose you pour into every detail. We run for our teammates living

What a morning at the CRC Mile Dash in Dublin! This fast and festive race brought out the best in Team RUNColumbus—speed, grit, and plenty of celebration. In the Elite Division, Brian claimed 3rd Overall in the Masters Division, while Clare topped the 50–59 Age Group podium. The Open Division saw Carolyn earn 1st in

The final race of our three-race holiday weekend was the sold-out Run Wild 5K presented by M3S Sports—and it did not disappoint! Runners dashed through the Columbus Zoo, roared past lions and leopards, and then caught the surf at Zoombezi Bay, crossing the finish line in the wave pool. Hands down, the “coolest” finish line

What a steamy Saturday morning on the Hilltop for Race #2 of our 3-race holiday weekend! Huge thanks to Carl, Becca, and the entire Columbus Westside Running Club for hosting an incredible event. The cold towels at the finish line? Absolute game-changer. Despite the heat, the RUNColumbus team showed up and showed out! Congrats to

We kicked off a festive three-race holiday weekend at the New Albany Independence Day 5K with sunshine, stars, and strong finishes! Team RUNColumbus showed up ready to race—and celebrate—on a beautiful July 4 morning. Our runners not only represented the red, white, and blue with pride—they racked up some impressive age group finishes: Annie –

The 10th Annual Sam’s Fans 5K and 1 Mile Run was one for the books! On a hot and humid Sunday morning, runners and walkers gathered at Wolfe Park not just to race—but to support the incredible mission of Sam’s Fans: enhancing music and art therapy for seriously ill children and their families. Despite the