Upcoming Races in Columbus

Endurance Grid lists 25 races in Columbus, Ohio, from October 2026 to September 2027.

25
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Columbus

The Columbus race calendar is busiest in October, November, and May. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and 15K, along with other popular distances.

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

906,480

as of 2023

City Elevation

819 ft

Nearest Airport

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Columbus, OH

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25 races in Columbus

October 2026 Columbus, Ohio Races

5 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio in October.
Oct
17–18
Sat–Sun
Running
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
North Bank Park, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 65° / 43°·819 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus
303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
5K
Avg 62° / 40°·819 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Boo Bash Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 62° / 40°·819 ft city elevation
Oct
28
Wed
Running
Bluffsview Spooky Bear Run
7111 Linworth Rd, Columbus, OH
1 Mile
Avg 63° / 42°·819 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
CORE 5k
337 ANNIE AND JOHN GLENN AVE, Columbus, OH
5K
Avg 59° / 38°·819 ft city elevation

November 2026 Columbus, Ohio Races

5 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s
303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
5K
Avg 59° / 37°·819 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Triathlon
Tri McConnell Indoor Triathlon
McConnell Heart Health Center, Columbus, OH
Avg 55° / 35°·819 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash
500 Maier Pl, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 53° / 33°·819 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Bexley Turkey Trot
Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, Columbus, OH
5K
Avg 48° / 30°·819 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot
333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
5K · 10K
Avg 47° / 30°·819 ft city elevation

December 2026 Columbus, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH
303 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 44° / 29°·819 ft city elevation
Dec
12–30
Sat–Wed
Running
NC4K Reindeer Run
300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 42° / 28°·819 ft city elevation
Dec
13
Sun
Running
Candy Cane Course - Columbus
Wolfe Park, Columbus, OH
15K
Avg 42° / 28°·819 ft city elevation

January 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in January.
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus
Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 36° / 20°·819 ft city elevation

February 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in February.
Feb
28
Sun
Running
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 47° / 25°·819 ft city elevation

March 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

2 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio in March.
Mar
7–21
Sun–Sun
Running
Scioto Miles Spring Race Series
303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
5K
Avg 47° / 28°·819 ft city elevation
Mar
21
Sun
Running
Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk
337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 53° / 33°·819 ft city elevation

April 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in April.
Apr
4
Sun
Running
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 60° / 35°·819 ft city elevation

May 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio in May.
May
9
Sun
Running
Strong Like A Mother 5K
105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH
1K · 5K
Avg 72° / 50°·819 ft city elevation
May
23
Sun
Running
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 77° / 54°·819 ft city elevation
May–Jun
31–6
Mon–Sun
Running
Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol
311 W Long St, Columbus, OH
10K
Avg 79° / 57°·819 ft city elevation

June 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in June.
Jun
20
Sun
Running
Treat Trot Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 83° / 63°·819 ft city elevation

July 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in July.
Jul
11
Sun
Running
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 86° / 65°·819 ft city elevation

August 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in August.
Aug
22
Sun
Running
Summer Sizzler - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 84° / 61°·819 ft city elevation

September 2027 Columbus, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Columbus, Ohio in September.
Sep
19
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Columbus
TBD, Columbus, OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 79° / 56°·819 ft city elevation

Races near Columbus

Nov
26
Thu
Running
The Original Columbus Turkey Trot
3 miles away1555 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH
4 Mile
Avg 48° / 30°
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Fall Fun 5K and Trick or Treat Trot!
6 miles away117 Mill St, Gahanna, OH
5K
Avg 59° / 40°
Dec
5
Sat
Running
The Santa Race 5k and Little Reindeer Dash
6 miles away425 Olde Ridenour Rd, Gahanna, OH
5K
Avg 45° / 30°
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Girls on the Run Central Ohio Fall 5K
6 miles awayObetz Fortress, Obetz, OH
5K
Avg 52° / 30°
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and Paw
7 miles awayCreekside Park & Arboretum, Gahanna, OH
5K
Avg 65° / 44°
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Burn Boot Camp Worthington's Turkey Trot and Little Gobblers Kids Fun Run
7 miles away300 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 47° / 31°
Apr
10
Sat
Running
WES Wellness 5K 2026
8 miles away6760 Rieber St, Worthington, OH
5K
Avg 61° / 39°
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K
8 miles away2881 Walker Rd, Hilliard, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 61° / 41°·901 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Hilliard ThankFULL 5K
8 miles awayHilliard United Methodist Church, Hilliard, OH
5K
Avg 58° / 38°·901 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
2026 Thanksgiving Wattle
9 miles away1270 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH
5K
Avg 50° / 29°·835 ft city elevation
Oct
24–26
Sat–Mon
Running
Vito 5k for Heroes Run
9 miles away1500 Pinnacle Club Dr, Grove City, OH
5K
Avg 64° / 39°·835 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
10 miles away3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport, OH
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 67° / 41°·744 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Columbus, Ohio?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 25 upcoming races in Columbus, Ohio, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Columbus?
Columbus hosts running and triathlon 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 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.