Love of Languages 5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Lace up and join The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences on September 20, 2026, for the inaugural Love of Languages 5K Run/Walk! This event is COMPLETELY FREE and takes place at the RPAC North Plaza, near The Buckeye Bike Hub (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave). Open to all ages and paces, this fun, feel-good event brings together runners, students, educators and language lovers to celebrate multilingualism, support language learning and get moving. Whether you sprint, jog or stroll, come out and show your love for languages!
Donations to the Humanities Support Fund (302445) are gratefully accepted and help support academic programming in the Humanities within College of Arts and Sciences.
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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, OH
Population
906,480
as of 2023
City 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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95
Days to train
- Race
- Love of Languages 5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Love of Languages 5K?
- Love of Languages 5K is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on September 20, 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 Love of Languages 5K?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 337 Annie and John Glenn Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Love of Languages 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Love of Languages 5K
Sep 20, 2026