RACE DAY PREPAREDNESS
SAFETY & WEATHER POLICY
The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, staff and community partners is the top priority of the Columbus 10K.
Race officials continuously monitor weather and safety conditions before and during the event. When necessary, the race may be modified, delayed, suspended or canceled to protect participants and the community.
CONDITIONS WE MONITOR
Weather and public safety conditions can change quickly. Race officials may adjust event operations in response to:
✓ Lightning or thunderstorms
✓ Extreme heat or cold
✓ High winds
✓ Heavy rain, sleet, or snow
✓ Reduced visibility
✓ Other emergency or public safety situations
EVENT STATUS CONDITIONS
The Columbus 10K may use a color-based status system during race weekend to communicate changing conditions. Pay attention to announcements and instructions from event officials.
GREEN STATUS
Low-risk conditions. Event operations continue as planned.
YELLOW STATUS
Conditions may become hazardous. Proceed with caution and remain alert for changing conditions and race communications.
RED STATUS
Dangerous conditions exist. Participants may be instructed to seek shelter, and race operations may be suspended or stopped.
GREY STATUS
An extreme emergency or public safety situation exists. Leave the course and event area, do not return, and immediately follow instructions from race officials, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
WHEN CONDITIONS CHANGE
If conditions change during the event, follow instructions from race officials and watch for updates through the available communication channels.
HOW UPDATES MAY BE SHARED
✓ Public address announcements
✓ Course officials and volunteers
✓ Aid stations
✓ Social media channels
✓ Email alerts
✓ The Columbus 10K website
Changing conditions may affect communication timing and course support.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
Participation in the Columbus 10K is voluntary. Participants are ultimately responsible for decisions regarding their personal safety and ability to continue.
Always follow instructions from race officials, law enforcement, medical personnel and emergency management officials.
As outlined in the participant waiver, cancellation, suspension or modification of the event due to weather, emergencies or other unforeseeable circumstances will not result in refunds or future race credits.