THe challengers series
Where Champions Emerge
Push your limits in the Challengers Series—a mini-series within the RUNColumbus Race Series offering intense head-to-head competition. Explore the 2025 Season to see the featured Challengers Series races and join the challenge!
Coming to the RUNColumbus Race Series in 2025
Introducing the Challengers Series
We are excited to introduce the Challengers Series to enhance the competitive experience. This new edition focuses on performance-based awards, encouraging head-to-head competition and spotlighting the best of the best. The Challengers Series aims to remove most variables that could skew results, ensuring a balanced and thrilling competition. Think of the Challengers Series as a mini-series within the full RUNColumbus Race Series.
The Challengers Series focuses on 12 key races to level the playing field. Athletes wanting to compete for a Grand Champion, Division Champion, or Age Group Champion title must complete six of the 12 races. This ensures a high probability of head-to-head competition while still offering scheduling flexibility.
Diverse Race Distances
The Challengers Series features races from the 5K to half marathon. This variety ensures that all athletes can find events that match their strengths and challenge their limits.
Representative Field Sizes
Race field sizes mirror the full RUNColumbus Race Series, ranging from less than 350 to over 1,000 participants. This diversity in race sizes guarantees a dynamic and competitive environment.
Full Series Benefits
Participants in the Challengers Series enjoy all the benefits and opportunities available to athletes in the full series. This includes access to exclusive events, awards, and community engagement initiatives.
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Ready for the challenge?
Participate in the RUNColumbus Challengers Series in 2025. It’s where champions emerge.