Races

The Crooked Shillelagh 4 Miler made its RUNColumbus Race Series debut, and it did not disappoint! Despite a little rain and wind, the energy was high as 1,500 athletes took on the scenic 4-mile course through Old Hilliard, the Heritage Rail Trail, and a lively finish at Crooked Can and the Center Street Market. A

The inaugural Columbus Cookie Run 5K and 10K was a huge success! The 10K served as the second race in the 12-race Challengers Series, where competitors are vying for age group, division, and grand champion titles in this year’s RUNColumbus Race Series. Team RUNColumbus showed up in full force, with top finishers across nearly every age group

What a day in downtown Columbus at the Arnold Sports Festival —one of the largest multisport events in the world! Team RUNColumbus showed up strong (shoutout to everyone who made the Team Meetup). Both the Pump & Run and 5K brought the heat, with only the Pump & Run providing age group results. Congratulations to our standout finishers:Clare — 2nd Overall Christy — 1st in the 45-49 Age GroupLinda — 1st in the

The 5th Line 5K Presented by OhioHealth marked the exciting start of the Challengers Series on a crisp and sunny morning in downtown Columbus. Over 5,000 runners embarked on a 3.1-mile journey through the Arena District, culminating in the unique experience of finishing at center ice inside Nationwide Arena. A special shoutout to Amy and Annie for their outstanding performances, securing 2nd and 3rd Overall in the

Snow, Ice, and a Warm Finish to a Wintery Challenge The second Fantastic Frigid 5K of the 2025 RUNColumbus Race Series welcomed runners and walkers with slightly warmer temperatures than the season’s first race, but the snow and ice ensured everyone stayed focused on their footing. After navigating the wintry course, participants gathered around an

The second race of the 2025 RUNColumbus Race Series, the Fantastic Frigid 5K, challenged runners with cold temperatures, gusty winds, and falling snow. The rugged course took participants over the hills and through the woods on fields, trails, and rolling terrain, adding even more excitement to this winter adventure. Congratulations to today’s top finishers: The

The 2025 Season of the RUNColumbus Race Series is officially underway! The OhioHealth First on the First 5K provided the perfect start as we broadened our community, welcomed new teammates, embraced some friendly competition, and worked on our personal goals—all while having a great time. Several participants even set new personal records to kick off

Series Race #20 of the 2023 Season of the RUNColumbus Race Series is the Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run. We caught up with Sarah Swanton, the race director, to learn more about this second-year event. How did you become a race director? I became a race director after losing our daughter Sloane, to a rare pediatric brain

Series Race #15 of the 2023 Season of the RUNColumbus Race Series is the Hilltop U.S.A. 5K and Ruck Run. Captain Ross is the director of the nonprofit that benefits from the event—the American Legion Post 532 Honor Guard. Who is served by your organization? We provide a final salute for deceased veterans. How does

Series Race #14 of the 2023 Season of the RUNColumbus Race Series is the Hilltop U.S.A. 5K and Ruck Run. Carl Voellmecke serves as the race director and president of the Columbus Westside Running Club. How did you become a race director? We had a coffee shop conversation with a community leader who told us