Team

Kaileigh Vermillion is new to the RUNColumbus Race Series and brings a thoughtful run-walk approach to her running journey. With a few years of experience and the 5K as her favorite distance, Kaileigh is focused on building habits that support long-term progress. What excites Kaileigh most about RUNColumbus is the structure and accountability the series

Amy Kaye Taylor is new to the RUNColumbus Race Series, but she is deeply rooted in the Columbus running community with over 20 years of experience in distance racing. A dedicated runner with a love for the half marathon, Amy brings both longevity and enthusiasm to every starting line she steps onto. What excites Amy

Lori Martin is new to the RUNColumbus Race Series and brings a steady run-walk approach built over more than six years of experience. With the 5K as a favorite distance, Ori values consistency, accessibility, and the ability to show up in a way that fits their own running journey. What excites Lori most about joining

Rick Payne is new to the RUNColumbus Race Series, but he brings with him over a decade of running experience and a genuine excitement for toeing the line more often. A runner at heart, Rick’s favorite distance is the half marathon, where endurance, strategy, and grit all come into play. What drew Rick to RUNColumbus

Emily Eichhorn has been showing up consistently with a run-walk approach that proves progress comes in many forms. With a favorite distance of the 5K, Emily embraces the journey as much as the finish line, focusing on effort, growth, and showing up for herself. What excites Emily most about RUNColumbus is the people. She looks

The creativity is in—and now it’s time for our community to decide. We’re excited to open anonymous voting for the first-ever RUNColumbus Tee Shirt Design Contest, created to commemorate the 2026 Season. Our team showed up in a big way, submitting designs that reflect what RUNColumbus is all about: shared miles, shared moments, and showing

This February, Team RUNColumbus is coming together for a month-long movement challenge designed to build momentum, connection, and consistency—not competition. No leaderboards. No rankings. Just showing up and moving together. The Let’s Move TOGETHER February Challenge runs February 1–28, 2026, inviting Team RUNColumbus members to commit to at least 30 minutes of movement each day

We’re excited to launch the first-ever RUNColumbus tee shirt design contest to commemorate the 2026 Season, and we want our team’s creativity front and center. This is your chance to help design a shirt that represents who we are and what we share across the RUNColumbus Race Series. Design Theme: TOGETHER TOGETHER defines our community,

As we close the chapter on an incredible 2025 season, we want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback through our end-of-season survey. The survey was conducted at the conclusion of the 2025 RUNColumbus Race Series, and all responses were anonymous, allowing participants to share honest reflections

Amy Sims is a runner and walker with more than 20 years of experience, fueled by consistency, curiosity, and a genuine love for the sport. From the 5K to the half marathon, Amy enjoys mixing distances and keeping training fresh while continuing to challenge herself both physically and mentally. What excites Amy most about joining