Races

Leprechaun Dash 5K for Love Chapel 🍀Run, Celebrate, and Give Back this Saint Patrick’s Day!Come celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in a very FUN way — and help make this a tradition that will FOREVER be a Saint Patrick’s Day in support of Love Chapel! We are thrilled to partner with Upland Columbus Pump House to bring you a race that starts at Mill Race Park and finishes with celebration at Upland. Whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with friends, or just in it for the post-run beverage… there’s a spot for you. Every step supports Love Chapel and the work we do to provide food, financial assistance, and shelter support to families in crisis. Race Options & Pricing 5K Run/Walk – Standard$30Includes:✔ 5K Entry✔ Event Koozie✔ Finisher Medal  5K Run/Walk – 21+ Pub Finish$35Includes:✔ 5K Entry✔ 1 Drink Ticket (redeemable at Upland Columbus Pump House)✔ Event Koozie✔ Finisher Medal Must be 21+ with valid ID  400 Meter “Dash to the Draft” – 21+$50Includes:✔ 400 Meter Fu

The Grandview Grind 15k will start and finish at Columbus Youth Camp in Columbus, Indiana. Runners will make their way “down” to Grandview Lake and run the beautiful, yet hilly 7 miles around the lake before returning back “up” to Columbus Youth Camp. This course is loved by local athletes for training purposes and we are excited to offer the opportunity to race the course. Expected to be the worst race ever but we hope you will walk away loving the Grandview Grind 15k! All proceeds support the Columbus Running Club Youth programs.

Come get down and dirty in the hills of Brown County! This will be a challenging and awesome 5K and no shirts are given at sign up...because Finisher Beenie Hats will be given to all participants when they cross the finish line!

THE CAUSE – Near the conclusion of each school year, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation (BCSF) acknowledges a deserving educator from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC). The “Good, Better, Best” recognition – awarded in honor of two BCSC Hall of Fame, long-time educators (Ross Wallace and Chuck Grimes) – goes to a BCSC employee that has gone “above and beyond” and “outside the box” in their passionate attempt to make education as positive and memorable of an experience as possible for the students they serve. Our hope is that proceeds from this race will continue to pay tribute to the legacy of not only Mr. Wallace/Mr. Grimes and this award’s recipients, but also draw attention to deserving educators everywhere for a long time to come. Location & Time – Southside Elementary School/Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds1320 W 200 S Columbus, IN 47201**2025-26 school year “Good, Better, Best” winner recognized at 8:15****Race start – 8:30am** Event Registr

Encourage your students to participate in the 46th Annual Elementary School Fitness Fun Run, Walk and Run!  It will be held at Mill Race Park on Saturday, May 2nd beginning at 2:00 pm.  The run is hosted by the Columbus Running Club and is open to ALL elementary school students in Bartholomew AND surrounding counties.

The 2026 Kiwanis 5K Run & Walk for Kids circling through the Ivy Tech campus and the Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, IN. Day of Registration/Check in/Bib Pick up: 7:30-8:15AM at entrance to Ivy Tech on 4475 Central Ave., Columbus, IN

Welcome to the second year of the I am Me Jamboree! CHECK-IN: 7:30am Race Start Time: 9:00am I am Me Jamboree is open to all abilities, all ages, and all paces! The event features two (2) different event courses!! These courses support the inclusion of individuals with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities to fully participate in a race event! There is a 0.5k and 5k walk/run/roll course in downtown Columbus, Indiana!!  Whether one can participate unassisted, or one needs assistive devices (walker, cane, wheelchair, crutches, supports, scooter, etc.) to complete a course, all are welcome!! At least two (2) hours will be allotted to complete either of the event courses. This removes the stringent minimum mile pace requirement that prevents many from being able to participate in other races. The 0.5k event is approximately 0.3 miles and the 5k is 3.1 miles. The proceeds from this event will benefit an organization that supports and advocates for individuals with disabilities. A

TRI Columbus race is located in beautiful Columbus, Indiana in the Tipton Lakes neighborhood. The race is 8 minutes from the I65 Columbus/Bloomington exit. TRI Columbus was formally known as the Columbus Challenge Triathlon which ended in 2018. The Columbus Running Club has brought back the much loved event.  The triathlon event is a 500m swim in Tipton Lakes (time trial start) followed by a 13.5 mile bike through the country and a 5k run. The duathlon is a 5k run, 13.5 mile bike and a 5k run. Spectators are encouraged to come!

The proceeds from the event will be used to help fund the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. in May of 2025.

What Is OUTLAST? OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out. Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST. This isn't just about speed — it's about pacing, discipline, and mental grit. Whether you're trying to survive all six or win your division, the challenge is the same: show up each hour, push your limits, and stay in it. Each course is trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions. You’ll have time between rounds to recover, refuel, and refocus — but not much.   What You Earn: ​4 laps = “Grit Earned” patch5 laps = “Survivor” patch6 laps = Premium “OUTLAST” medal ​​All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee. Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.  Finishers are ranked on the national

Awesome fundraiser for Grilled Cheese Thursday tradition.

Gobble Gobble...Wobble Wobble...FINISH LINE!!

One of the toughest half marathons you'll ever run. on the road.  Entire event is on paved county roads.Start at Columbus Youth Camp and drop 250 ft in 1.9 mile down along Wolf Creek to a turnaround and back up the hill. Then after passing the start line you descend 200 ft in 3/4 mile to Grandview Lake.  Follow road around lake with rolling hills and magnificent views. After the lake tour, back up the hill to the finish at Columbus Youth Camp. The 5k option will include going down the 250 ft and 200 ft hills and coming back up. This race will also start and finish at Columbus Youth Camp.