Fall is almost here and it’s a perfect time to lace up the shoes and hit the pavement for a fun race. I’ve compiled a list of family friendly races in Columbus, so grab the family and get out for a fun walk or run. Some of these events also have a much shorter kids race option as well- perfect for the younger kids who may also want to run! See the website for each event for additional details, registration and more. Please let me know of any I need to add to this list by emailing me at [email protected]
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Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run
Date: Sunday, September 15
Location: 4250 Woodbridge Rd, Upper Arlington
Distance: 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K
Columbus Clippers 5K
Date: Saturday September 15
Location: Huntington Park
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 9:30am
Big Bad Wolfe Run
Date: Sunday, September 22
Location: Wolfe Park
Distance: Kids Run, 5K, 10 Miles, 20 Miles
Start Time: Kids Run: 7:45am, 10M/20M: 8am, 5K: 8:10am
Cops & Cookies 5K
Date: Saturday, September 28
Location: Genoa Park
Distance: 5K and Kid’s Fun Run
Start Time: 9am- Kid’s Fun Run and 9:20am- 5K
Dublin Pet Fair 5K
Date: Sunday, September 29
Location: Dublin Recreation Center
Distance: 5K, there may also be an option for a 3K race
Start Time: 9am
CRIS 5K
Date: Saturday, October 5
Location: Genoa Park
Distance: Kids Fun Run, 1 Mile, and 5K,
Start Time: Kids Fun Run: 9:45am, 1 Mile and 5K- 10am
The Monster Dash 5K
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Distance: 5K and Little Gremlins Fun Run
Start Time: 9am
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Genoa Park
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 10am
Girls on the Run 5K
Date: Saturday, November 23
Location: Fortress Obetz
Distance: Kiddie Fun Run and 5K
Start Time: Kiddie Fun Run: 9:30am, 5K: 10am
Bexley Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Columbus
Distance: Tot Run, 2K and 5K
Start Time: Tot Trot: 8:30am, 2K and 5K: 9am
Flying Feather Four Miler
Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: The Club at Corazon, Dublin
Distance: Kid’s Gobbler Chase and 4 Miles
Start Time: 9am (8:30am for the Kid’s Gobbler Chase)
Pumpkin Dash 5K
Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: Historic Uptown District, Marysville
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 9am (8:55am for the Little Pumpkin Dashers)
Chase Columbus Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: Shops on Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
Distance: 2.5 miles, 5 miles or Dick’s “Tot Trot”
Start Time: Tot Trot: 8:30am, 2.5 and 5 Miler: 9am
2024 Powell Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: Village Green Park
Distance: 4 miles, and “Wobble Til you Gobble Kids Race”
Start Time: Kids Race: 8:30am, Turkey Trot 4 Miler: 9am
Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot
Date: Saturday, November 30
Location: Genoa Park, behind COSI
Distance: Kids Fun Run, 5K, and 10K and 1/3 Marathon
Start Time: Kids Fun Run: 8:30am, 5K and 10K: 8:45am
The Santa Race
Date: Saturday, December 7
Location: Creekside Plaza
Distance: 5K and Little Reindeer Dash
Start Time: Little Reindeer Dash: 9am, 5K: 9:05am
Jingle Bell Run
Date: Saturday, December 7
Location: Genoa Park
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8am
Hot Chocolate ** no strollers allowed, but it’s a fun race to consider!
Date: Sunday, November 17
Location: McFerson Commons
Distance: 5K, 10K, 15K
Start Time: 7:20am-5K, 8am-10K and 15K
**There are no baby carriers or strollers of any sort allowed on the race course**. Older kids who will walk or run the race may enjoy this one.
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