VOLUNTEER. CARE. INVITE.
RUNColumbus Gives Back
The umbrella for how the RUNColumbus community gives time, care, and opportunity.
Powered by Team RUNColumbus.
You know the people in your circles. You see opportunities we may never see—a teammate who could use encouragement, someone who needs an invitation to a starting line, or a race partner that could use another set of hands.
We provide the framework and available resources. You bring the connection.
Together, we can open doors.
Give Your time
RUNColumbus Volunteers
RUNColumbus Volunteers gives team members a meaningful way to support the races that make our series possible while strengthening the broader running community. Members can serve at RUNColumbus series races throughout the season, and those who volunteer at six races earn recognition through the Volunteer Challenge. It’s a simple way to give back, help race partners, and contribute to a better experience for fellow runners.
take care of our own
RUNColumbus Cares
When a teammate comes to mind, you can nominate them for a little race-centered encouragement. Depending on the circumstances and available resources, support may include a Pass It Forward complimentary race entry or up to 50% off a RUNColumbus registration renewal.
Nominations are reviewed confidentially by a small committee and are considered year-round based on individual circumstances and available resources.
PASS IT FORWARD
HAVE AN ENTRY?
CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY.
If you have an unused complimentary entry to a RUNColumbus series race, you can put it to work for someone else. Pass it forward, and we’ll help connect that gift with an appropriate opportunity.
Invite someone in
RUNColumbus Starting Line
Sometimes all someone needs is an invitation—and someone willing to walk with them through the door. Starting Line gives you a way to introduce someone outside the team to racing or to the RUNColumbus community through a hosted race-day experience or limited registration support.
Through a teammate nomination, support may include a hosted race-day experience using an available race-partner entry or a limited number of first-time RUNColumbus registrations at up to 50% off.
RACE DAY EXPERIENCE
For someone new to racing, returning after time away, or who would benefit from a personally hosted race-day experience.
RUNColumbus REGISTRATION
For a first-time RUNColumbus registrant who would benefit from a lower-cost entry point and a welcoming introduction to the team.
Nominations are reviewed confidentially by a small committee and are considered year-round based on individual circumstances and available resources.
What You Could Help Make Possible
Your connection, nomination, or generosity can help create meaningful opportunities for someone else. Here are a few ways Team RUNColumbus can help open the door.
COMPLIMENTARY RACE ENTRIES
Help someone experience race day with a limited race partner or donated entry.
RUNColumbus REGISTRATION SUPPORT
Help a new or returning athlete join Team RUNColumbus with up to 50% registration support.
PASS IT FORWARD
Have a complimentary race entry you won’t use? Pass it forward and help create an opportunity for someone else.
RUNColumbus Gives Back Nomination Form
Volunteer. Care. Invite. RUNColumbus Gives Back is how our community gives time, care, and opportunity. Use this form to nominate someone for RUNColumbus Cares or RUNColumbus Starting Line. Nominations are reviewed by the RUNColumbus Gives Back Review Committee based on the purpose of each program, the circumstances shared, and available resources. Opportunities are limited and are not guaranteed.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
THIS BELONGS TO ALL OF US.
Notice someone. Extend an invitation. Volunteer. Pass something forward. Open a door.
There are lots of ways to make a difference, and no one person has to do all of them.
Let’s RUNColumbus TOGETHER.