Outdoor events near Columbus, Ohio
48 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Columbus over the next three months: 45 races and 3 group outings and classes. 6 are this weekend. A typical October day in Columbus reaches about 66°F and drops to 43°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 48 upcoming
- 6 this weekend
- October: 19
- November: 24
- December: 5
- 5KForward Together 5KSat, Oct 10 · 7:45 AMLockbourne · 9.6 mi from Columbus
- RaceThe Purple RunSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMWhitehall Community Park, Columbus · 8.1 mi from Columbus
- 5K · 1 mileLifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 MilerSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMHilliard · 10 mi from Columbus
- 5KOUPA Annual 5KSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMDublin · 12 mi from Columbus
- RaceCere-bration Walk, Roll, Run ColumbusSun, Oct 11 · 9:30 AMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- RaceColumbus Bra RunSun, Oct 11 · 9:30 AMLockbourne · 9.6 mi from Columbus
- 5KSpooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and PawSat, Oct 17 · 8:50 AMCreekside Park & Arboretum, Gahanna · 6.9 mi from Columbus
- marathon · 5K · 1 mileNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids RunSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMNorth Bank Park, Columbus · 1.6 mi from Columbus
- 5KVito 5k for Heroes RunSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMGrove City · 9.0 mi from Columbus
- 5K · 1 mileWomen Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5KSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMHilliard · 12 mi from Columbus
- 5KDRILL4LIFE 5KSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMLewis Center · 12 mi from Columbus
- 5K · 1 mileFinish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun RunSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMGroveport · 8.9 mi from Columbus
- 5K10th Annual Running Scared 5KSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMCanal Winchester · 14 mi from Columbus
- RaceGourdy's Pumpkin Run: ColumbusSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMColumbus · 2.0 mi from Columbus
- RaceRace For Hope Derriere DashSun, Oct 25 · 9:45 AMLewis Center · 15 mi from Columbus
- RaceBluffsview Spooky Bear RunWed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PMColumbus · 9.3 mi from Columbus
- 5KThe Monster Dash 5kSat, Oct 31 · 8:50 AMDublin · 12 mi from Columbus
- 5KHilliard ThankFULL 5KSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMHilliard · 8.8 mi from Columbus
- 5KCORE 5kSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMColumbus · 2.1 mi from Columbus
- 10K · 20K · 50KAutumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50KSun, Nov 1 · 7:00 AMLewis Center · 16 mi from Columbus
- 5KTotal HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’sSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMColumbus · 2.0 mi from Columbus
- 5KMake A Way 5KSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- 5KBecause You Can 5KSun, Nov 1 · 8:45 AMDublin Jerome High School, Dublin · 12 mi from Columbus
- 50KGRRR 50K & RelaySat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMBattelle Darby, Galloway · 11 mi from Columbus
- 5KColumbus Classical Academy's Race for Virtue 5KSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- 5KDr. O Memorial 5K Walk/RunSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMLewis Center · 14 mi from Columbus
- 5KSuper Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5KSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMReynoldsburg · 12 mi from Columbus
- RaceTri McConnell Indoor TriathlonSun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AMMcConnell Heart Health Center, Columbus · 5.2 mi from Columbus
- 5KPlain City Impact 5KSun, Nov 8 · 9:15 AMPlain City · 18 mi from Columbus
- 5KLet Me Run Columbus FallFest 5KSun, Nov 8 · 9:30 AMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- half marathon · 10K · 5K · 1 mileRun To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids DashSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMColumbus · 2.7 mi from Columbus
- ClassThe Dash For CampSat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- RaceJohnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey TrotSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMJohnstown · 20 mi from Columbus
- 5KGirls on the Run Central Ohio Fall 5KSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AMObetz Fortress, Obetz · 5.5 mi from Columbus
- 5KMary's Meals "Run for Hope" 5K Run/WalkSun, Nov 22 · All dayLewis Center · 12 mi from Columbus
- RaceDelaware Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · All dayDelaware · 22 mi from Columbus
- ClassBurn Boot Camp Worthington's Turkey Trot and Little Gobblers Kids Fun RunThu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AMWorthington · 7.6 mi from Columbus
- 4 milePowell Turkey Trot 4 Miler 2026Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMPowell · 15 mi from Columbus
- RaceThe Original Columbus Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMUpper Arlington · 3.9 mi from Columbus
- RaceBexley Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:40 AMSaint Alban's Episcopal Church, Columbus · 3.5 mi from Columbus
- 5KEye on the Pie 5k Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMGroveport Recreation Center, Groveport · 10 mi from Columbus
- RaceLeftover RunFri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AMDublin · 12 mi from Columbus
- RaceColumbus Hungry Turkey TrotSat, Nov 28 · 8:30 AMColumbus · 2.0 mi from Columbus
- 5KThe Santa Race 5k and Little Reindeer DashSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMGahanna · 6.2 mi from Columbus
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OHSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMColumbus · 2.0 mi from Columbus
- RaceHot Chocolate & Eggnog RacesSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AMLockbourne · 9.6 mi from Columbus
- 5KWesterville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter FestSun, Dec 6 · 2:30 PMWesterville · 11 mi from Columbus
- RaceNC4K Reindeer RunSat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AMColumbus · 2.0 mi from Columbus
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
