Races

Cops and Cookies Memorial 5K Run: Join the Fun and Honor Our Heroes! Mark your calendar for the Annual Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard 5K Run! This beloved event is more than just a race—it’s a day to honor our fallen officers, support the community, and, of course, indulge in cookies everywhere! What to Expect:This isn’t just a run—it’s a family-friendly event packed with activities and treats for everyone! Cookies at Every Turn!What makes this race extra sweet? The cookies! Enjoy delicious treats at all two aid stations along the course and the finish line. Some of Columbus’ favorite bakeries, including MCL Bakery, Resch’s Bakery, Cheryl’s Cookies, Crumbl Cookies, and the renowned Efrain’s Famous Cookies, will be providing plenty of goodies to keep you motivated. Family Fun ActivitiesArrive early to explore and meet:The K9 Unit, SWAT Team, Dive Team, Therapy Dogs, and the Mounted UnitPolice vehicles, including a cruiser and, weather permitting, a helicopter!There’s something

Join us this year on Saturday, October 3, at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus!  Race start time: 10:00 AM Our mission is to help refugees and immigrants reach safety and stability, sustain self-sufficiency, and achieve successful integration into the Central Ohio community.    Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) is an independent non-profit organization that serves the growing refugee and immigrant populations in Central Ohio. Our various programs have dedicated staff members from around the world who speak many different languages. Among other things, we are a refugee resettlement agency, meaning we have a contract with the Department of State to directly receive and place refugees in our community. In partnership with Church World Service, we resettle individuals and families from all over the world. Join us at our live and in-person event on Saturday, October 3, or virtually between Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, to complete your 5K run or walk as w

The 2nd Annual P.A.I.L. Remembrance & Awareness Walk will be hosted by Alive In My Heart, Miles’ Mission, Columbus Public Health, and Nationwide Children's Hospital at Genoa Park in Columbus on Saturday morning, October 11, 2025. The event will bring awareness and support around the experience of Pregnancy and Infant Loss (“P.A.I.L.”) and honor and remember all of the babies we miss, babies who are loved beyond measure. Building on a tradition started in 2023 with a P.A.I.L. 5k hosted by Timmy’s Kids, the walk will bring together the Columbus and surrounding communities to support parents grieving the loss of a baby. Check-in will open at 9 am and a brief presentation will begin at 10 am including Keynote Speaker Seneca Bing of Aliyah's Light and music by Heather Evans. The un-timed one-mile walk begins following the presentation, at roughly 10:30 am. The event will also include light snacks, water, resources for grieving parents, activities for children, and Dos Hermanos F

JOIN US THIS OCTOBERThere are a million reasons to race with us in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the impactful partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other.  Learn more HERE.   FOR THE KIDSNationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. 2026 marks the 15th year of this partnership, and more than $15 million has been raised for the hospital. Register to join us at America's Most Meaningful Race!

THE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLUMBUS MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON Become a Children's Champion! Did you know that registering as a Marathon participant doesn't make you a Children's Champion? You need to take the next step by registering to be a fundraiser.  The dollars raised by our Children's Champions are what fund our amazing mission. Since 2012, the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon has raised $13 million and counting for life-saving research and care. It's Simple: Fundraise to help find cures, save lives and create best outcomes for kids here and around the world.Earn perks and swag along the way as you reach new fundraising milestones.No minimum fundraising requirement. Every dollar makes a difference!Choose the impact you want to make. You can designate the funds you raise to support any program at the hospital. Children need hope, and hope needs a champion. When you raise money for Nationwide Children's, y

Ohio's largest marathon through the capital city passing OSU campus, German Village, and downtown. Fast, flat BQ course.

The fall tradition is back!  Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Columbus this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin! Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of fall-natics since 2012. Your registrations helps support Girls on the Run, who is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Registration Includes:-Entry to the 5K-2026 Lightweight Tech Hoodie, perfect for fall running weather-2026 finisher's medal-Commemorative race bib with chip timing-Cup of apple cider at the finish line-Small pumpkin to take home

Registration will open on April 1, 2026! Indoor Triathlon Swim 10 Minutes in 25 yard pool (4 feet depth)Bike 30 Minutes on stationary cycle Run 20 Minutes on treadmill. The combined time for the swim, bike and run is 60 minutes, plus two transitions. The first transition between the swim and bike is ten minutes and the second transition between the bike to run is five minutes. Each heat will have a maximum of 6 participants. Three lanes of the pool will be used, with two swimmers in each lane.  After completing the swim segment participants will have a 10 minute transition time to change and move to the cycle room for the bike segment. The run segment is upstairs using the treadmills. Each participant will have 10 minutes for the swim, 30 minutes on the bike, and 20 minutes for the run, with the allotted transitions between activities. Fun and pressure-free, this event is great for both experienced triathletes and those competing in their first race. Participants must be at least 18

Run To Feed The Hungry offers a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-Mile, and Kids Dash, bringing runners and walkers together to make a real difference. Proceeds support local Central Ohio food pantries, helping fight hunger right in our community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or enjoying a fun family event, every step you take helps put food on the table for those in need. Run for fitness, run for fun, run to feed the hungry!   Participants will receive their choice of a turkey or holiday hat (20 hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (9 colors to choose from), or t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal, sweet treat which could be a mini pie, donut or cookie (based on what the bakery will have available), chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!   Race Start Times:The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am followed by the Half, 10k, 5k and 1 mile races. Kids Fun Run – 9:00amHalf Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1mi - 9:15am

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shir

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot - 5k, 10k & 1/3 Marathon Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event is ALWAYS on the first Saturday (2 days) after Thanksgiving, right before The Game between Ohio State and TTUN. Participants will receive their choice of a turkey hat (multiple hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or long sleeve shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal (3 choices of medals for you at the finish line), a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!! Get Event Updates & Stay ConnectedStay connected with the latest event updates and news by liking or following us on your favorite social media platform.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USARaceTiming  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usaracetiming/  Use #USATurkeyTrot to share your photos!  All official information is on the event's website: https://usaraceti

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22! 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to r

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