Running Races in Columbus, Ohio — 2026

There are 37 running races in Columbus, Ohio in 2026. The next is the Royalty Run on September 5. Distances include 5K races, ultras, marathons.

Royalty Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Run2 Mile Run

From $20 Closed

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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon RegistrationOSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon RegistrationGeneral Public 5K +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Upper Arlington, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Love of Languages 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · 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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Movimiento con Sazón - Latinos for Health

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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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Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile

Fri, Oct 2 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1-MileRun Club Sign-Up (Medal and Race Only) (No-Shirt or Drink Ticket)5k +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 5 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 Closing Soon

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CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/WalkCCYA Luncheon (No 5K)CCYA Bolton Field 5K and Luncheon

From $16 Open

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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog 5K - VIRTUAL +1

From $40 Open

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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

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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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 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 Bear Run

Wed, Oct 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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 6 - 9:40AMHeat 5 - 9:20AMHeat 4 - 9:00AM +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 Closing Soon

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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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +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 +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sun, Jan 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 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 21st Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT)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) +3

From $45 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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Columbus 10K

Mon, May 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Kids Run - IN-PERSONKids Run - IN-PERSON10K - VIRTUAL +7

From $5 Closed

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