Team

Sue Katz will be starting her fourth season with the RUNColumbus Race Series and has been running for an impressive 45 years. Although she trains independently and does not belong to a group or club, she finds immense joy connecting with fellow participants during races. Her favorite distance to race is the 5k, which allows

Say hello to John Worthington, now in his third season with the RUNColumbus Race Series. With 12 years of running under his belt, John’s passion for the sport shines through, especially when he’s conquering his favorite race distance: the Half Marathon. For John, the excitement of the series comes from the community’s support and witnessing

Meet Owen Conlan, a proud participant in his third season with the RUNColumbus Race Series. With seven years of running experience, Owen has found his sweet spot in the 10K distance. For Owen, being part of the RUNColumbus community is all about the uplifting spirit and welcoming environment that the series fosters. He values the

Meet Abbey Le Roy, a dedicated member now entering her fourth season with the RUNColumbus Race Series. After rediscovering her love for running six years ago, Abbey embraces the variety of race distances and appreciates the unique challenges each one offers. Abbey loves the RUNColumbus community for its camaraderie. For her, there’s nothing quite like

Meet Keith Woods, a seasoned member in his fourth season with the RUNColumbus Race Series. With 10 years of running under his belt, Keith trains with Columbus Westside Running Club and thrives on the challenge of the half marathon. For Keith, the best part of the series is the people. Over the years, he’s built

Meet Maureen Johnson, now in her third season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! A dedicated runner for 13 years, Maureen often trains with CRC Pickerington and enjoys the challenge of the 10K distance. What excites her most about the series? The chance to meet new people, discover new races, and push herself to new heights.

Meet Winfield Brewer, a seasoned runner with an impressive 47 years of experience. Now in his second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series, Winfield trains solo and thrives on the motivation and fun that races bring to his running journey. Winfield’s favorite race distances include nine milers, 15Ks, and 10 milers. In 2025, he’s determined

Say hello to Pamela Riggs, a passionate runner joining her first season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! With 20 years of running experience, Pamela is looking forward to connecting with others who share her love for the sport. Pamela’s favorite race distance is the 5K, and she’s setting an inspiring goal for 2025: running an

Meet Barbara Peiker, a seasoned runner embarking on her first season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! With over 30 years of running experience, Barbara’s journey began in 1991 when she completed her first marathon—the Columbus Marathon—with a remarkable 3:12 finish, qualifying her for the Boston Marathon with a comfortable 40-minute margin. These days, Barbara focuses

Meet Todd McConnell, now in his second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! After two years of running, Todd has found his stride with the Johnstown Mastodon Club, where he trains and builds his passion for the 5K distance. Todd loves the supportive atmosphere of RUNColumbus—connecting with other runners, discovering new races, and being part