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ON THE RUN
OHIOHEALTH CAPITAL CITY HALF & QUARTER MARATHON • April 29
One of the largest half marathons in the Midwest, with a field of 14,000 runners and walkers. capitalcityhalfmarathon.com
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SPRINGFEST 5K • May 7
Let Me Run Columbus is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. Each fall and spring offers a race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth. columbus.letmerun.org/5ks
SAFARI 5K & FROG JOG • May 13
Hosted by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, your morning begins with a kids 1/3 mile Frog Jog around Conservation Lake followed by the Safari 5K. It's an all-day experience for the entire family. runsignup.com
RUN FOR DOWN SYNDROME • May 17
Join2FGRandDSACOtotakepartintheKids
Race,3K,5K,or10K.Racedayactivitiesinclude inflatablebouncehouses,post-racefood,music, &more.dsaco.net/events/2fgrrunfords
GET SOME EXERCISE WHILE SUPPORTING CAUSES EACH MONTH THROUGH BIKING, FUN RUNS, AND RACES FOR ALL LEVELS.
GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K • May 21
Non-competitive fun run that will bring a smile to your face while supporting programs encouraging healthy behaviors and confidence. girlsontheruncentralohio.org/5k
PRIVATE SCHOOL PUPS 5K • May 21
Support dog training grants and educational resources for fosters and adopters of rescue dogs in need. runsignup.com
AEP OHIO COLUMBUS 10K • June 4
Take in the riverfront, High Street, German Village, and the best of Columbus in a 6.2 mile tour of Ohio's capital city. columbus10k.com
BERKSHIRE TRIATHLON • June 4
The 12th annual Berkshire Triathlon + Kids
Fun Run will be hosted at the Upper Arlington Jones Track. berkshiretri.org
NO GRAD LEFT BEHIND 5K • June 10
Help raise money to provide academic and mental health mentorships for economically disadvantaged HS seniors. celebratingone.org
SAM'S FANS 5K • June 11
Super family friendly 5K or 1 mile run/walk at Wolfe Park on a tree lined trail to raise awareness and funds for music & art therapy. racepenguin.com/events/samsfans
GROVE CITY FIRECRACKER 5K • July 4
Jump start your Independence Day on the Pinnacle Club Golf Course with this 5K and 100 meter "Sparkler Sprint" all in support of Grove City Buddy Ball. runsignup.com
DASH FOR DONATION • July 8
Travel through the streets of Downtown Columbus to share the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. lifelineofohio.org
DARBY CREEK TRAIL RUN • July 15
Enjoy either a 5k or 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. racepenguin.com/events/darbycreektrailrun
PELOTONIA • August 4-6
Three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism with 100 percent of every dollar raised going to cancer research. pelotonia.org
John Glenn International Runway
5K RUN & WALK • September 16
Race on the runway in support of Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials. runsignup.com
COLUMBUS BUDDY WALK • October 1
Support the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio while helping to raise funds and celebrate amazing individuals and their families. ds-stride.org/columbusbuddywalk
RACEFORHOPEDERRIEREDASH•Oct.22
Founded to educate about young onset colorectal cancer and to save young lives. raceforhope.net
MAKING STRIDES OF COLUMBUS • Oct. 29
Help make a difference in the lives of those suffering from breast cancer by participating in a walk at Genoa Park. acsevents.org
HOT CHOCOLATE RUN • November 19
Join "America’s Sweetest Run" in the Arena District to support St. Jude Hospital, and enjoy fondue, dippables, & hot chocolate at the finish line. hotchocolate15k.com/city/columbus
