Upcoming Races in Columbus

Endurance Grid lists 7 races in Columbus, Indiana, from September to December 2026.

7
Races
2
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Columbus

The Columbus race calendar is busiest in October, November, and September. 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 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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7 races in Columbus

September 2026 Columbus, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Indiana in September.
Sep
24–25
Thu–Fri
Running
Kids Fun Run
50 Carl Miske Dr, Columbus, IN
Avg 77° / 52°·632 ft city elevation

October 2026 Columbus, Indiana Races

3 upcoming races in Columbus, Indiana in October.
Oct
17
Sat
RunningTrail Running
OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS
3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN
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
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

2 upcoming races 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
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Gobble Wobble 5K Run & Walk
2501 Lincoln Park Dr, Columbus, IN
5K
Avg 52° / 32°·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

Just Outside Columbus

Races near Columbus

Reindeer Romp
Sat, Dec 5
1801 Indiana 46 East, Nashville, IN
16 mi away
Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk
Thu, Nov 26
956 N O'Brien Street, Seymour, IN
17 mi away
Jingle all the 5K
Sat, Dec 19
220 N Chesthut St, Seymour, IN
18 mi away
Oktoberfest 5K Run & Walk
Sat, Oct 3
1350 W. Second St., Seymour, IN
18 mi away
Museum Mile
Sun, Nov 8
1350 W. Second St, Seymour, IN
18 mi away
Luke Elsner Memorial 5K Run & Walk
Sat, Sep 5
55 South Co Rd 685 West, North Vernon, IN
18 mi away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Franklin, IN
Sun, Sep 13
Blue Heron Park, Franklin, IN
20 mi away
Healing Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Sat, Sep 19
Shelbyville YMCA, Shelbyville, IN
21 mi away
NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
Sat, Nov 7
Blue River Country Course, Shelbyville, IN
21 mi away
Black Friday 5K Run/Walk
Fri, Nov 27
Intelliplex Conference Center, Shelbyville, IN
21 mi away
Rudolph Run 5K Run/Walk
Thu, Dec 24
Intelliplex Conference Center, Shelbyville, IN
21 mi away
The Melt Down - Three Consecutive 5Ks
Sat, Jul 10
Blue River Memorial Park, Shelbyville, IN
21 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Columbus, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 7 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 and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Columbus have races?
Nearby race cities include Shelbyville.