5K Races in Columbus, Ohio

There are 40 5K races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Arnold Sports Festival - Running Events on March 8.

Arnold Sports Festival - Running Events

Sun, Mar 8 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Arnold 5K Pump and RunArnold 5K RuckArnold 5K (run/walk only)

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Columbus

Sat, Mar 14 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Mar 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Breathe Strong: Break the Stigma

Sun, Mar 29 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Franklinton 10 Miler and 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk10 Miler Run/WalkKids Run (~400 meters)

From $5 Open

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Capital Students of Military Science 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile5k

From $15 Open

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Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Columbus

Sun, Apr 12 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Kicks for Kids 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $15 Open

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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 - VIRTUAL +2

From $10 Open

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Walk Together

Sun, Apr 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Walk

From $35 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

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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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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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Strong Like A Mother 5K

Sun, May 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1K Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, May 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Girls on the Run Central Ohio Spring 5K

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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

From $35 Closed

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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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The Hunger Run

Sat, May 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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

From $30 Open

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Columbus Pet Run and Walk

Sat, May 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +5

From $0 Open

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UACA Memorial Day Run

Mon, May 25 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile5K5 Mile

From $30 Open

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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

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Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol

Mon, Jun 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Run - IN-PERSON10K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON10K - VIRTUAL +2

From $5 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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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

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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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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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

From $35 Open

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Dash for Donation

Sat, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1-Mile Family Fun Walk5KVirtual Event +1

From $10 Closed

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She Runs Columbus 15K & 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk15K Run/Walk

From $30 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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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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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunVirtual +1

From $25 Open

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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

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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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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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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 SwagVirtual 1 Mile +7

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trails- Columbus

Sun, Nov 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual Run - 5K5KVirtual Run -1/3 Marathon +5

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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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