R U N N I NRunning races in Columbus
There are 25 upcoming running races in Columbus: 15 short races, 6 half marathons and 4 trail & ultra races. The next one is 2026 Mogadishu Mile 5K Run on 3. oktober 2026. The list is sorted by date, updated weekly, and each race links straight to the organiser's official registration.
Upcoming races
| Race | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mogadishu Mile 5K Run | short races | 3. oktober 2026 |
| 2026 Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk Run | short races | 23. oktober 2026 |
| Bluffsview Bear Run | short races | 28. oktober 2026 |
| Big Dog Howl 5K | short races | 31. oktober 2026 |
| Holiday Classic Series | short races | 31. oktober 2026 |
| Beat the Bird 5K & 10K | short races | 21. november 2026 |
| Bexley Turkey Trot | short races | 26. november 2026 |
| Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot | short races | 28. november 2026 |
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH | short races | 5. december 2026 |
| Grandview 13.1 & 5k | half marathons | 12. december 2026 |
| Candy Cane Course - Columbus | short races | 13. december 2026 |
| Big Dog Jingle | short races | 19. december 2026 |
| Red Nose Half Marathon | half marathons | 9. januar 2027 |
| Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus | half marathons | 17. januar 2027 |
| Southern Freeze 50 Mile Race | trail & ultra races | 23. januar 2027 |
| Southern Freeze 50 km Race | trail & ultra races | 23. januar 2027 |
| Run for MercyMed 5k | short races | 27. februar 2027 |
| Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Columbus | half marathons | 28. februar 2027 |
| Scioto Miles Spring Race Series | short races | 7. marts 2027 |
| Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K | half marathons | 20. marts 2027 |
| The Anime 5k | short races | 27. marts 2027 |
| DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus | half marathons | 4. april 2027 |
| 2027 Walk for Autism Resource Fair | short races | 24. april 2027 |
| Southern Fried 50 Mile Race | trail & ultra races | 14. august 2027 |
| Southern Fried 50 km Race | trail & ultra races | 14. august 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
How many races are there in Columbus?
Runnin currently lists 25 upcoming running races in Columbus across all distances. The calendar refreshes weekly.
How do I register?
Every race on the list links directly to the organiser's official registration page. Runnin is free and sells nothing.