Running Races in Columbus, Ohio — 2026

There are 49 running races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Walk & Roll 5K for Invisible Disabilities on May 30. Distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Walk & Roll 5K for Invisible Disabilities

Sat, May 30 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The 5K for Kids' Mental Health

Sun, May 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/WalkIn-Person 5K Run/Walk

From $50 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 Closing Soon

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Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol

Mon, Jun 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Run - IN-PERSON10K Walk Only - IN-PERSON10K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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CERC Prediction Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open Closing Soon

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Grandview Street Mile

Sat, Jun 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Grandview Street Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Juneteenth Walk and Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Safe Space Running Community Day (614 Edition)

Sun, Jun 14 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Grasshoppers Summer Season (Youth Club)

Mon, Jun 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Grasshoppers UPPER ARLINGTON LocationGrasshoppers WESTERVILLE Location (5:30-6:30pm time slot)Grasshoppers WESTERVILLE Location (6:45-7:45pm time slot) +12

From $205 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Columbus Donut Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1-Mile WalkVirtual 1-Mile Run or WalkVirtual 5K 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 Walk5KVirtual Event +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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TBDBITL 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual TBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - IN-PERSONTBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUAL

From $35 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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Epilepsy Alliance Ohio's Sand Volleyball Tournament

Sat, Aug 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Epilepsy Alliance Ohio's Sand Volleyball Tournament

From $125 Open Closing Soon

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Columbus Run, Walk, and Roll for MPS

Sat, Aug 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual 5K/1 Mile WalkLunch Only +1

From $10 Open

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Forward for Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $45 Open

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She Runs Columbus 15K & 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk15K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WALK WITH ME SUGAR 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST DIABETES presented by ELB Philanthropy

Sat, Aug 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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

From $24 Open

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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Youth Philanthropy Community RegistrationGeneral Public 5KOSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration +2

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 Closing Soon 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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Love of Languages 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Movimiento con Sazón - Latinos for Health

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunShirt Only +1

From $25 Open

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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 - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 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/WalkJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 5K Fundraiser +10

From $0 Open

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Children's Champions

Sun, Oct 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Children's Champions

From $0 Closed

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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 7 - 10:00AMHeat 5 - 9:20AMHeat 1- 8:00 AM +5

From $60 Closed 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 NO SwagKids Fun Run with 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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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5KVirtual Run - 5KVirtual Run -1/3 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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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 +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

Sun, Mar 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Scioto Miles Spring Race Series (INCLUDES BOTH RACE DATES AND SHOES)March 21st Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT)Scioto Miles Spring Race Series (INCLUDES BOTH RACE DATES AND SHOES) +3

From $45 Closed

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