
From the Organizer
The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run & 1 Mile walk event, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, August 1. This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
Buses will begin transporting Conference attendees at 7:00am and will continue on rotation until 12:45pm
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:30 AM: Family Lunch
Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!
At the top, hover over "Donate"
Select "become a fundraiser"
Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!
You can do this before or after you register
If you're interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org
All proceeds go to furthering the mission of the National MPS Society. FEIN: 11-2734849
Events
Weather
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
85°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
906,480
as of 2023
Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Columbus Run, Walk, and Roll for MPS
Aug 1, 2026