5K Races in Columbus, Ohio

There are 32 5K races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Columbus Donut Run and Walk on June 20.

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/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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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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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Road OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon RegistrationGeneral Public 5KOSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon Registration +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 - VIRTUAL +1
From $40 Open
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NC4K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbus, OH Columbus
Virtual Santa Stroll 1-Mile WalkVirtual 5K ParticipantNC4K Reindeer Run 5K +1
From $5 Open
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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)Scioto Miles Spring Race Series (INCLUDES BOTH RACE DATES AND SHOES) +3
From $45 Closed
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