KEY RACE DETAILS IN ONE SPOT

Join us annually on the first Sunday in June.

RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 29 - SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025

Early packet pickup

Early Packet Pickup

Save time on race day by picking up your race packet ahead of time at the Columbus Running Company.

Locations: You can pick up from the Short North, Dublin, Grove City, Pickerington, or Westerville CRC (Please note: There will be no early pickup available at the Powell CRC location)
Addresses: Short North (765 N High Street, Columbus), Dublin (6465 Perimeter Drive, Dublin), Grove City (3990 Broadway, Grove City), Pickerington (1250 Hill Road North, Pickerington), Westerville (50 N State Street, Westerville)
Times: Thursday & Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm

Please note: early packet pickup is only an option for in-person race participants, excluding VIPs and elite athletes who will receive their materials on race day.

Virtual participants: All virtual participants will have their materials mailed out by Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Virtual participants registering after the initial mailing may have their materials mailed after the in-person event. There is no mailing option for in-person registrants.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025

Location for All Sunday Events: North Bank Park (311 W Long Street)

PARKING DETAILS

ON-SITE PACKET PICKUP

Time: 6:30 - 7:55 am
Details: Pick up your bib, shirt, and race packet if you haven't already done so at early packet pickup.

GEAR CHECK

Time: Drop off your gear from 6:30-7:55 am / Pick up your gear after your race
Details: Leave your bag with our gear check team for safekeeping and easy retrieval after the race.

KIDS RUN (HALF MILE)

Time: 7:40 am
Details: The Kids Run starts from the official 10K starting line, follows the course along Long Street, and turns around at the 1/4-mile mark for a finish back at the 10K finish line.

COLUMBUS 10K

Time: 8:00 am
Details: The oldest road race in Columbus takes participants on a tour of the scenic riverfront, High Street, German Village, and our capital city.

BARBASOL FINISH LINE FESTIVAL

Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Details: Live music, beer from Nocterra Brewing, vendors, and the ultimate celebratory atmosphere. All 10K race participants receive their first beer on us!

AWARDS

Overall awards will be presented to our top finishers shortly after they complete their 10-kilometer distance. Age group awards can be picked up in the check-in tent until 10:45 AM. Please check to see if you are a winner so you can grab your 10K keepsake before you leave!

Medals

AWARDS

SERIES MEDAL

All finishers of the Columbus 10K will receive an awesome medal to commemorate their accomplishment.

2025 is the second in our ongoing 10K Medal Series. Each year, from 2024-2026, finishers will receive a magnetized medal that forms one part of our iconic Columbus skyline. Put all three together to form our home city's image as seen from the west.

In addition to finisher medals for all, the Columbus 10K has generous and deep award categories for our in-person 10K Run/Walk event. Top overall finishers receive cash prizes and age group top finishers will receive a unique Columbus 10K keepsake.

PRIZE MONEY

Male, Female, and Non-Binary Overall:

1st Place - $350
2nd - $200
3rd - $100
4th - $75
5th - $75
Please note: To be eligible for prize money, all top finishers must have a time of 39:00 or less.

AGE GROUP AWARDS

Male, Female, and Non-Binary Age Groups: 1st through 5th place finishers in the below age groups will receive a Columbus 10K keepsake.

Age Divisions: 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Stop by the check-in tent on race day to see if you are an age group winner and collect your award - awards will not be mailed post-event.
Top 5 Male, Female, and Non-Binary Overall finishers in our 10K Walk Only event will also receive a Columbus 10K keepsake.

PRICING

The early bird gets the worm, and also saves money.

Registration for the 2025 Columbus 10K opens on September 15, 2024. Register early for the best pricing and to get a head start on fundraising for Mid-Ohio Food Collective!

Kids Run is $5

Columbus 10K

September 15-30, 2024 - $45
October 1-31, 2024 - $50
November 1 - December 31, 2024 - $55
January 1 - April 1, 2025 - $60
April 2-30, 2025 - $65
May 1-25, 2025 - $70
May 26-31, 2025 - $75
VIP Registration (in-person events only) - available via add-on during registration (or after!) for $89
Reminder - there is no race day registration