Upcoming Races in Columbus

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Columbus, Indiana, from October to December 2026.

6
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Columbus

The Columbus race calendar is busiest in October, November, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Ultra, and Half Marathon.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

51,104

as of 2023

City Elevation

632 ft

Nearest Airport

IND

Indianapolis International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Columbus, IN

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6 races in Columbus

October 2026 Columbus, Indiana Races

4 upcoming races in Columbus, Indiana in October.
Oct
17
Sat
RunningTrail Running
OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS
3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN
Ultra
Avg 68° / 43°·632 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
The Polidor 5K Run/Walk
St. Bartholomew School, Columbus, IN
5K
Avg 65° / 41°·632 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Hope for Her
2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus, IN
5K
Avg 65° / 41°·632 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run
Mill Race Park, Columbus, IN
5K
Avg 62° / 39°·632 ft city elevation

November 2026 Columbus, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Indiana in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Grilled Cheese 5K Run & Walk
3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·632 ft city elevation

December 2026 Columbus, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Indiana in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Grandview 13.1 & 5k
12454 W Youth Camp Road, Columbus, IN
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 44° / 27°·632 ft city elevation

Races near Columbus

Dec
5
Sat
Running
Reindeer Romp
16 miles away1801 Indiana 46 East, Nashville, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 44° / 28°·822 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk
17 miles away956 N O'Brien Street, Seymour, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 48° / 30°·601 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Jingle all the 5K
18 miles away220 N Chesthut St, Seymour, IN
5K
Avg 41° / 25°·601 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
21 miles awayBlue River Country Course, Shelbyville, IN
4 Mile
Avg 56° / 36°·779 ft city elevation
Nov
27
Fri
Running
Black Friday 5K Run/Walk
21 miles awayIntelliplex Conference Center, Shelbyville, IN
5K
Avg 47° / 30°·779 ft city elevation
Dec
24
Thu
Running
Rudolph Run 5K Run/Walk
21 miles awayIntelliplex Conference Center, Shelbyville, IN
5K
Avg 38° / 23°·779 ft city elevation
Jun
19
Sat
Running
Strawberry 5K Run/Walk
21 miles awayBlue River Memorial Park, Shelbyville, IN
5K
Avg 82° / 61°·779 ft city elevation
Jul
10
Sat
Running
The Melt Down - Three Consecutive 5Ks
21 miles awayBlue River Memorial Park, Shelbyville, IN
5K
Avg 85° / 64°·779 ft city elevation
Aug
21
Sat
Running
Farmers Market 5K Run/Walk
23 miles away11 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN
5K
Avg 84° / 62°·779 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
RunningTrail RunningUltra
Tecumseh Trail Challenge
23 miles away775 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN
8 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K
Avg 66° / 44°·822 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
31–6
Sat–Sun
RunningTrail RunningUltra
Jackson County Ultras
24 miles awayPyoca Camp and Retreat Center, Inc., 886 E County Rd 100 S, Brownstown, IN
1 Mile · 10 Mile · 50K · 100K
Avg 61° / 38°·617 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Gravel
Gravel Grovel
24 miles away12975 W County Rd 925 N, Norman, IN
Avg 51° / 31°·868 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Columbus, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Columbus, Indiana, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Columbus?
Columbus hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Columbus?
Races in Columbus run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Columbus?
Upcoming races in Columbus cover distances including 5K, Half Marathon, and Ultra.
What other cities near Columbus have races?
Nearby race cities include Shelbyville.