Running Races in Columbus, Ohio — 2026

There are 31 running races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the P.A.I.L. Remembrance and Awareness Walk on October 10. Distances include 5K races, ultras, marathons.

The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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P.A.I.L. Remembrance and Awareness Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 5K Fundraiser +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Children's Champions

Sun, Oct 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Children's Champions

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The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Living with Epilepsy Conference

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Living with Epilepsy Conference - With CEUsLiving with Epilepsy Conference - No CEUs

From $10 Open

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Bluffsview Spooky Bear Run

Wed, Oct 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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CORE 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CORE 5k

From $20 Open

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Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s

Sun, Nov 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Tri McConnell Indoor Triathlon

Sun, Nov 8 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Triathlon Heat 1- 8:00 AMHeat 5 - 9:20AMHeat 6 - 9:40AM +5

From $60 Open 6 spots left

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Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash

Sat, Nov 14 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Fun Run with SwagKids Fun Run NO Swag1 Mile +7

From $0 Open

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Free Range Turkey Trot: Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Sun, Nov 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Bexley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 2K5KTot Trot

From $10 Open

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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual Run - 5K5K1/3 Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Shitter's Full : Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $35 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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Candy Cane Course - Columbus

Sun, Dec 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10K15K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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CWRC Winter "Time" Challenge

Mon, Dec 21 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 2026 CWRC Winter "Time" Challenge2026 CWRC Winter "Time" Challenge

From $125 Closed

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Inspire Columbus Winter Challenge

Fri, Jan 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Inspire Columbus

From $15 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus

Sat, Jan 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Columbus

Sun, Feb 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

Sun, Mar 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road March 1 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT)March 22 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT)March 7th Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT) +3

From $45 Open

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Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk

Sun, Mar 21 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Family Walk (Untimed) - IN-PERSON1 Mile Family Walk (Untimed) - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus

Sun, Apr 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Strong Like A Mother 5K

Sun, May 9 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1K Family Fun Run + Walk1K Family Fun Run + Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol

Mon, May 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Run - IN-PERSONKids Run - IN-PERSON10K - Visually Impaired Division - IN-PERSON +7

From $5 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus

Sun, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Closed 5 spots left

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Summer Sizzler - Columbus

Sun, Aug 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Closed 5 spots left

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Columbus

Sun, Sep 19 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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