Running Races in Columbus, Ohio — 2026

There are 43 running races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Columbus Donut Run and Walk on June 20. Distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

The Flutter Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Road Caterpillar Crawl Kids Run5K Run/WalkSpectator-Only Registration (includes entrance to the event/Conservatory for the day)
From $5 Open Closing Soon
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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Virtual In-Person Standard 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K, Standard Run/Walk/RuckIn-Person 5K, Heavy 'Ruck Run' (Male: 35lb+ / Female: 20lb+ Rucksack/Backpack)
From $35 Open
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TBDBITL 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Virtual TBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUALTBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - IN-PERSON
From $35 Open
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Gumpathon 2026

Sun, Jul 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Road Run Forrest Run 10k - Studio 35 TO GrandviewRun Forrest Run 10k - Grandview TO Studio 35Lieutenant Dan Double 20k - STUDIO to GRANDVIEW to STUDIO
From $40 Closed
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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Road OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon RegistrationYouth Philanthropy Community RegistrationGeneral Public 5K +2
From $5 Open
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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Virtual Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog 5K - IN-PERSON +1
From $40 Open
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NC4K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Virtual Santa Stroll 1-Mile WalkNC4K Reindeer Run 5KVirtual 5K Participant +1
From $5 Open
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Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

Sun, Mar 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Road March 7th Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT)March 21st Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT)March 22 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT) +3
From $45 Closed
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