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

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