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TRAIN WITH NEW BALANCE AND CRC

​You can extend your Columbus 10K experience by joining us for a series of New Balance training runs that will start in March with our annual Lucky Leprechaun, a free group run & walk, and extend through May.

And if you're looking for a training boost, download a Columbus 10K training plan below. Let's get moving!

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10K TRAINING KICKOFF RUN

WITH COLUMBUS RUNNING COMPANY + NEW BALANCE + NOCTERRA BREWING

What: The free Lucky Leprechaun social run & walk is the perfect kickoff to the Columbus 10K training season - and since it's a St Patrick's themed run & walk, wear your green and look for the leprechaun along our route to claim your prize!

When: Thursday, March 19 at 6:15pm

Arrive Early: If you'd like to test run a pair of New Balance shoes, arrive as early as 5:30pm to check a pair out for the run & walk

Where: Nocterra Brewing's Powell Location (41 Depot St, Powell)

Perks: Find the leprechaun along the route, claim a numbered gold coin, and redeem that coin for a post-run prize!

10K TRAINING SEASON

FREE RUN & WALKS WITH COLUMBUS RUNNING COMPANY + NEW BALANCE

March 21:
Columbus Running Co's Dublin Run

April 6:
German Village Running Club

May 19:
Nocterra Audubon Run Club

June 4:
Short North Running Club

Saturday, March 21st:

  • Where: Columbus Running Company (6465 Perimeter Drive, Dublin)

  • When: Run & walk begins at 8am, arrive as early as 7:45am to try on demo shoes

  • Distance & Pace: Open to all paces / with CRC Saturday morning runs, you pick from 1-20 miles for your run

Monday, April 6th:

  • Where: German Village Running Club (797 S 6th, Columbus)

  • When: Run & walk begins at 5:45pm, arrive as early as 5:25pm to try on demo shoes

  • Distance & Pace: Open to all paces / 3ish miles

Tuesday, May 19th:

  • Where: Nocterra Audubon Run Club (516 Maier Pl, Columbus)

  • When: Run & walk begins at 6pm, arrive as early as 5:30pm to try on demo shoes

  • Distance & Pace: Open to all paces / 3ish miles

Thursday, June 4th RACE WEEK SHAKEOUT RUN:

  • Where: Short North Running Club (516 Maier Pl, Columbus)

  • When: Run & walk begins at 6:45pm, arrive as early as 6:15pm to try on demo shoes

  • Distance & Pace: Open to all paces / 3ish miles

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TRAINING PLANS

Download your Columbus 10K training plan and start dreaming of race day!

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