Running Races in Columbus, Ohio — 2026

There are 56 running races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the 1 Day for the K.I.A. 12 Hour Endurance Run on April 26. Distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Walk Together

Sun, Apr 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Walk

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Ohio State Pharmacy Alumni Society Pharmathon 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON1.5-Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - Timed - IN-PERSON +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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1 Day for the K.I.A. 12 Hour Endurance Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 12-Hour Virtual 5 Person Team12-Hour Virtual 4 Person Team12-Hour 3 Person Team +11

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Bluffsview Color Run

Thu, Apr 30 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open Closing Soon

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League of Legends, 100 Miles in May

Fri, May 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual League of Legends, 100 Miles in May

From $45 Open

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Stop the Suffering 5k

Sat, May 2 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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5 de Mayo Run & Fiesta (5K Run/Walk)

Sun, May 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K

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McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, May 9 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road One Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $42.5 Open

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Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, May 9 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K

From $45 Closed

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, May 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Strong Like A Mother 5K

Sun, May 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1K Family Fun Run + Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Trails and Tails Virtual 5k

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Run/Walk Virtual Challenge

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Upper Arlington, OH

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileHigh School - 2 MilesChallenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Girls on the Run Central Ohio Spring 5K

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K - FAMILY MEMBER OF CURRENT SEASON PARTICIPANT (SPRING)5K (SPRING)

From $35 Open

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The Hunger Run

Sat, May 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk - IN-PERSON1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Columbus Pet Run and Walk

Sat, May 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 Mile5k +5

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UACA Memorial Day Run

Mon, May 25 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile5K5 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K

Sun, May 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Fun RunStonewall Columbus Drag Race Virtual 5KStonewall Columbus Drag Race Block Party

From $7 Open

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The 5K for Kids' Mental Health

Sun, May 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual In-Person 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol

Mon, Jun 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Run - IN-PERSON10K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON10K - Visually Impaired Division - IN-PERSON +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Juneteenth Walk and Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Grandview Street Mile

Sat, Jun 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Grandview Street Mile

From $25 Open

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Grasshoppers Summer Season (Youth Club)

Mon, Jun 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Grasshoppers DUBLIN Location (6:45-7:45pm time slot)Grasshoppers NEW ALBANY LocationGrasshoppers PICKERINGTON Location +12

From $205 Open 60 spots left

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Columbus Donut Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile Run or Walk1-Mile Walk5K Run or Walk +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Trot Columbus

Sun, Jun 21 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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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

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The Firecracker 5K: Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Wed, Jul 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual In-Person Standard 5K Run/WalkIn-Person 5K, Heavy 'Ruck Run' (Male: 35lb+ / Female: 20lb+ Rucksack/Backpack)Virtual 5K, Standard Run/Walk/Ruck

From $35 Open

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Run To Church 5K

Sun, Jul 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dash for Donation

Sat, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1-Mile Family Fun WalkVirtual Event5K +1

From $10 Open

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Gumpathon 2026

Sun, Jul 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Run Forrest Run 10k - Grandview TO Studio 35Run Forrest Run 10k - Studio 35 TO GrandviewLieutenant Dan Double 20k - STUDIO to GRANDVIEW to STUDIO

From $40 Closed

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She Runs Columbus 15K & 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 15K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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WALK WITH ME SUGAR 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST DIABETES presented by Four Star Freightliner

Sat, Aug 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Closed

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Summer Sizzler- Columbus

Sun, Aug 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Bikes & Beers Columbus

Sat, Aug 29 · Columbus, OH Columbus

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road OSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon RegistrationGeneral Public 5KOSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon Registration +1

From $5 Open

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The Kilbourne Community 5k and Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk (All Ages)Kids Fun Run (10 Years and Under)

From $0 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Steps for Sarcoma

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Steps for Sarcoma Walk

From $30 Open

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunVirtual +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Big Bad Wolfe Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10 Mile Run/Walk +2

From $5 Closed 8 spots left

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL +1

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Closed

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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/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJesse 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

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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 5 - 9:20AMHeat 4 - 9:00AMHeat 3 - 8:40AM +5

From $60 Closed 6 spots left

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