How do I know where I stand in my age group?
The Leaderboard can be sorted by Gender, Championship Divisions, and Age Groups.
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FAQs
Can I see other runners’ races and times?
Yes. The Leaderboard is public on the RUNColumbus Race Series website; however, when RUNColumbus team members are logged into the Team Portal they have access to additional information such as age, races completed and reported times.
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How often is the Leaderboard updated?
The Leaderboard is live and updates each time a RUNColumbus participant enters information into the portal. The Leaderboard may be locked on occasion for maintenance but it will update immediately after being unlocked.
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How long do I have to enter my results into the portal?
Results are accepted for 14 days after each race. After 14 days, results are no longer accepted for any reason.
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How do you guard against runners falsifying races completed or finish time?
We believe most runners are honest and have no desire to win an award based on erroneous information. With that said, results are verified throughout the season and before official awards are announced.
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Why did my point total go down?
Runners have 14 days after completing a race to add their official time to the results portal. Some runners will enter their finish time right away, others will wait until the last minute. While your Participation Points remain unchanged, your Finish Points can fluctuate as other runners enter their results.
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How do you know how many races I complete?
When you register for the RUNColumbus Race Series, you will create a username and password for the RUNColumbus Team Portal where you record each race you complete and your official time. The information you and your fellow RUNColumbus participants enter into the portal populates the Leaderboard. Participation and Finish Points (in-person races only) will automatically
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Are virtual races included in the RUNColumbus Race Series?
Many races offer both in-person and virtual options. RUNColumbus participants may choose either option if available. However, runners only earn Participation Points for participating virtually.
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Why don’t all participants compete in the same races?
Unlike paid professional athletes whose job is to compete in select races, we are amateur runners balancing training and racing with jobs, families, and civic commitments. That’s why having race options is essential. This flexibility allows RUNColumbus participants to enjoy the benefits of competition while accommodating their individual schedules.
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Do the races in the series change from year to year?
Yes! Each season showcases new events as well as a few favorites.
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