Columbus Day 5k
Columbus Day 5k is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Columbus, KS, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Columbus Day 5K is the perfect way to kick off one of Columbus, Kansas’ favorite traditions! Start your morning with a run or walk through Columbus, then celebrate your finish with a well-earned pancake breakfast and a full day of Columbus Day festivities. Whether you’re chasing a fast 5K, walking with friends and family, or just looking for a fun way to be part of the weekend, the Columbus Day 5K brings together fitness, community, and tradition. Come for the miles, stay for the pancakes, and make a morning of it in Columbus!
Columbus Day 5K — Race Morning Schedule
6:30 AM — Race Day Registration & Check-In Opens
Participants can pick up their race materials, check in, or register on-site.
7:15 AM — Pre-Race Announcements
Final race instructions, course information, safety reminders, and event announcements.
7:30 AM — Columbus Day 5K Start
Runners and walkers are off!
Immediately Following the 5K — Awards Ceremony
Stick around after you finish as we recognize our overall and age-group winners.
Awards: Overall Male and Overall Female, plus the top finisher in each male and female age group: 1–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+.
And since we're tying the morning into the pancake breakfast, I'd add a final line wherever this appears:
Finish your 5K and stick around for pancakes and the Columbus Day festivities!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, KS
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Columbus Day 5k
Oct 10, 2026