
From the Organizer
PORCH DOG TO BIG DOG
Beginner running program working towards the Lakebottom 5k 8/1/26.
Meeting times are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm at 12 W 11th St.
Kick-off is June 15 @ 6 pm
BENEFITS
-7 week structured running program
-a running training plan
-weekly health topics and informational newsletters to keep you on track
-certificate upon completion
Price: Free
Email Carolee at caroleeluther@gmail.com for more information.
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
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Metro Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
204,383
as of 2023
Elevation
344 ft
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Porch Dog to Big Dog - June, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Summer Series
Less than a mile away
Old Mill Run 4 Miler & 1 mile
Less than a mile away
Kids Run Columbus Training Program
Less than a mile away
Freedom 250 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Porch Dog to Big Dog - June
Jun 15, 2026