Team

Meet Cristobal Gutierrez, who’s gearing up for his third season in the RUNColumbus Race Series! With 18 years of running experience, Cris trains with the Bobcat Distance Project and thrives on the challenge of the marathon, his favorite race distance. Cris is excited to return to racing throughout Columbus in 2025 after a lighter schedule […]

Say hello to Allison Switzer, a RUNColumbus veteran entering her fourth season! Allison has been running for a decade, but if you count her middle school, high school, and college sports days, she’s been active for over 25 years. She trains with the Columbus Westside Running Club and loves a variety of distances: the half

Meet Dan Workman, who is embarking on his first season with the RUNColumbus Race Series. A runner for 45 years, Dan has been running regularly for the past seven and serves as an assistant coach with Bishop Watterson, often joining high school athletes on their runs. Dan’s favorite race distance is the 5K, and he’s

Say hello to Erica Darthard, a dedicated member of the RUNColumbus Race Series for three seasons and a passionate runner with 9 years of experience. Erica trains with Black Girls Run! and enjoys the challenge of both 5Ks and 10Ks. What excites Erica most about the series? The incredible RUNColumbus community that she describes as

Meet Elena Tuhy-Walters, a first-time participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series with 14 years of running experience under her belt. Elena’s favorite race distance is the 5K, and she’s excited to save money on race fees while tackling her 2025 goal: completing at least 24 races! Welcome to the RUNColumbus community, Elena—we can’t wait to

Say hello to Angela Liberati, a first-year RUNColumbus participant with an impressive 24 years of running experience!

Meet Tina Mathew, a first-year RUNColumbus participant who’s rediscovering her love for running after moving to Columbus five years ago. With 18 years of experience running on and off, Tina is excited to immerse herself in the welcoming and motivating RUNColumbus community. Tina’s still exploring her favorite race distance but leans toward long-distance events. Her

Meet Kristin Gordon-Hock, a runner with 22 years of experience and a proud member of the RUNColumbus Race Series for the past four seasons. Kristin is passionate about the inclusivity of the RUNColumbus community and is grateful for the genuine connections she’s made throughout the series. As a founding team member, she’s witnessed incredible growth

Meet Nancy Shoemaker, an accomplished runner with over 20 years of experience and a proud participant in her fourth season of the RUNColumbus Race Series. Alongside her husband, Kevin, Nancy has set an incredible goal to run a half marathon in every state – they’re already up to 26 states with more on the horizon.

Meet Johnetta Carey, a runner with four years of experience, returning for her third season in the RUNColumbus Race Series. Johnetta joined the series to challenge herself and improve her running, and it’s done just that – while also connecting her with new friends and giving her fresh goals to pursue. Along the way, she’s