Team

Heidi Baxter is a dedicated run-walker with 10+ years of experience and a favorite distance of the 10K. For Heidi, consistency, connection, and community are at the heart of her running journey. She joined the RUNColumbus Race Series after a friend invited her to be part of the team—a reminder of how powerful personal connections […]

Teisha Wise is a runner who finds joy in the simple things—fresh air, open roads, and shared miles. With less than five years of running experience and a favorite distance of the 10K, Teisha enjoys the balance of challenge and rhythm that comes with settling into longer efforts. What excites Teisha most about being part

Ryan Thomas is a newer runner who is quickly discovering the joy of getting to the start line. With less than a year of running experience and a favorite distance of the 5K, Ryan is motivated by movement, fun, and building a healthier lifestyle through running. What excites Ryan most about being part of the

Evan Williams is a runner who sees every race as an opportunity to explore and experience the city. With less than five years of running under his belt and a surprising love for the marathon distance, Evan is drawn to the challenge of long miles and the stories that unfold along the course. What excites

Emily Hansen is a runner who embodies resilience, gratitude, and the power of community. With 11–20 years of running and walking experience and a love for the 5K distance, Emily’s journey hasn’t always been straightforward—but it’s one fueled by heart. After undergoing a hip replacement, Emily wasn’t sure running would ever be part of her

With full hearts, we are proud to recognize Sam Fahmi as the 2025 recipient of the peer-selected Spirit of RUNColumbus Award. This award is reserved for someone who embodies the very soul of our community — individual empowerment, healthy competition, support of one another, and inclusion of all. Sam is all of that and more.

The G.R.I.T. Award honors athletes who exemplify Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity — not just in their results, but in how they show up on the hardest days. This year’s recipient was selected by his teammates, and there could not be a more fitting choice. We are proud to announce Owen Conlan as the 2025

All season long, Cris Gutierrez and Clare Malbone showed us what’s possible when competition meets community. Race after race, distance after distance, they rose to every challenge with speed, consistency, and a willingness to test themselves in new ways. They didn’t just have standout moments—they put together an extraordinary season from start to finish, earning

Now in his second season with the RUNColumbus Race Series, Richard Basile has found the perfect balance of challenge and community. He says the series has been a fantastic way to stretch himself in new ways while also forming meaningful connections with runners across Columbus. Richard appreciates how the series brings people together through shared