Team

Introducing Doretha Curl, now in her second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! Doretha has been running for 8 years and enjoys training with her group, Black Girls Run. Her favorite race distance is the 10K, where she thrives on the challenge and the fun of the course. For Doretha, the best part of RUNColumbus […]

Meet Tim Mills, a seasoned RUNColumbus participant entering his fourth season in the series. With 16 years of running experience, Tim’s favorite distance is the half marathon. While he hasn’t raced much in the last two years, he’s drawn to the strong community that RUNColumbus fosters, which connects runners across races and groups like CRC

Meet Patricia Martinez, a first-time participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series! With 12 years of running experience and a love for the 5K, Patricia is ready to dive into the series and take advantage of all it has to offer. In 2025, Patricia is excited to explore new races and expand her horizons. We’re thrilled

Introducing Ian McMahan, a first-season participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series! After just one year of running, Ian has already fallen in love with the sport and made the half marathon his favorite distance. Now, he’s eager to immerse himself in the RUNColumbus community, connect with like-minded runners, and take his passion to the next

Say hello to Darris Blackford, a first-season participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series! With an impressive 38 years of running experience, Darris’s favorite distance is the marathon. He’s joining the series as a fun and challenging way to gear up for his late-May goal race: the Buffalo Marathon. In 2025, Darris is looking forward to

Meet Zeke Tucker, now in his second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! With five years of running experience and a love for the 5K, Zeke trains with a group from Lifetime Pickerington Gym. He thrives on the series’ competitive spirit and is inspired by runners of all ages who continually push their limits. For

Meet Kathy Kapes, an enthusiastic first-season participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series! With 12 years of running experience, Kathy’s favorite race distance is the half marathon, and she’s excited to connect with new people and discover events she might not have found on her own. As she balances running with triathlon training, Kathy is ready

Meet David Roepcke, a first-time participant in the RUNColumbus Race Series! With three decades of running experience (and a few breaks along the way), David is excited to join a community that supports and motivates one another. His favorite distance is the 5K, and he’s set a big goal for 2025: to achieve a sub-6-minute

Introducing Toni O’Donnell, now in her second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! With seven years of running experience, Toni has made the 5K her favorite distance. While she trains independently, Toni loves the supportive community that RUNColumbus offers. “What excites me most is the sense of community,” says Toni. “Even if I register for

Meet Elizabeth Coffman, a seasoned runner bringing five decades of experience to her first season with the RUNColumbus Race Series! With a lifelong love for running, Elizabeth’s favorite race distance is the 5K, and she’s excited to take on a fresh challenge this season. While she trains solo, she’s embracing the new adventure of being