Run To Church 5K
- Date
- July 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Our goal is to support members of our city while highlighting east side community partners!
5th Annual Run to Church on July 5th. 2026
Race begins at 8:30AM.
The 5K Run/Walk will begin & end at Faith Lutheran Church, in Whitehall.
All proceeds from this event will be used to create an Emergency Food Initiative with the City of Whitehall.
The 5K Run/Walk course will be mostly on neighborhood roads with a beginning loop around Lamby Lane Park. The course is flat and on paved surfaces.
Race Day Perks
Before the race enjoy wonderful coffee provided by Florin Coffee and afterward stay for the post race hotdogs courtesy of Uncle Will's Wagon.
Pastries and treats are available for runners, walkers, watchers, and all visitors.
Race T-shirt
Each participant will receive a race shirt. If you register for the race after 7/1/2026, shirts and/or your shirt size will not be guaranteed. Please register early.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.
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 Run To Church 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run To Church 5K?
- Run To Church 5K is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on July 5, 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 Run To Church 5K?
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 730 Collingwood Ave, Columbus, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run To Church 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run To Church 5K
Jul 5, 2026