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Dash for Donation

Date
July 11, 2026
Distance
5K · 1-Mile Family Fun Walk · Kids & Mascot Dash & more
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From the Organizer

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our annual Dash for Donation! For more than 27 years, this event has brought people and communities together to raise awareness and support for organ, eye and tissue donation. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever before! 

Order of Events:
  • 8:00 a.m. Kids & Mascot Dash
  • 8:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
  • 8:30 a.m. 1-Mile Family Fun Walk 
  • Virtual Race - anytime, anywhere!

 

Events

5K8:15 AMRegister →
1-Mile Family Fun Walk8:30 AMRegister →
Kids & Mascot Dash8 AMRegister →
Virtual Event8:30 AMRegister →

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

85°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:13 AMSunset 9:03 PMDaylight 14h 49m

Host City

About Columbus, OH

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dash for Donation, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

33

Days to train

Race
Dash for Donation
Date
July 11, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

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)

What is the Dash for Donation?
Dash for Donation is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Dash for Donation?
Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Dash for Donation?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Dash for Donation

Jul 11, 2026

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