September 11-19, 2026, is National Suicide Prevention Week, which is an opportunity to bring prevention and awareness to our community. This is Knox County Suicide Coalition is holding its sixteenth annual 5k/10k walk and run on September 12th at Ariel Foundation Park, starting at 5:00 P.M. Suicide affects all walks of life, we want to send […]
Hope For The Warriors® is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family […]
Join us for Columbus Humane’s 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival, a community event raising funds to support animal cruelty investigations across Franklin County. Run, walk, or simply come celebrate animals—every step helps protect pets in need. The event takes place Sunday, September 13 at Bank Run Metro Park (1570 Rohr Road, […]
The Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K Run/Walk is a beloved tradition at IMTS, uniting the manufacturing community around two shared passions: staying active and giving back. Launched at IMTS 2014, the event has raised more than $250,000 to date-all of which goes directly to STEM programs around the country that prepare the next generation of […]
Get ready to kick off the new school year with excitement at the 7th Annual Depp Dash Family Fun Run & Walk, happening on Friday, September 18th, 2026, in Plain City, Union! Check-in will occur at 6:00 p.m. with the race starting at 6:30 p.m.. Race participants will have a choice between three distances: a […]
#RUNforherfreedom Join the Freedom Movement! The Aruna Project is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering sexually enslaved women. What: 5k When: September 19th, 2025 at 8:30am Where: Fowling Warehouse 1125 E Brookside Pkwy, Indianapolis IN When you participate in the Aruna Run, you run or walk to help bring freedom […]
The 3 Pits 5K is being held to raise funds for Three Pits and a Lady. We will be offering a 5K and 1 miler option, including in person and virtual participants. All participants receive a goodie bag, finishers medal and t-shirts sponsored by Rent-2-Own of Circleville. Prices5k$30Virtual 5k$351 Miler$20Kids 13 and Under are half […]
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run! Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, […]
"Finish At Home Plate" Columbus Clippers 5K The 2026 Columbus Clippers 5K Run / Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Huntington Park. Runners and walkers will take a 3.1-mile tour of the Scioto Mile before "Finishing at Home Plate" inside Huntington Park. Afterwards, the Post-Race Party & Concert will be held in the […]
Walk, run, or just come for the FUN! Join us Sunday, September 20th at 9:00am for our 2nd Annual KWF Cleveland 5k FUN Run and 1 Mile Walk in the Bonnie Park area of the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville. It will be a day packed full of FUN, including a KWF gift delivery to a […]
Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Stoney Creek Metro Park to "pave the way" for those struggling with homelessness, substance use, domestic violence and trafficking. At Grace Centers of Hope, we tackle the root cause of all these issues to help men, women and children become productive members of society through our 1-year life […]
Cops and Cookies Memorial 5K Run: Join the Fun and Honor Our Heroes! Mark your calendar for the Annual Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard 5K Run! This beloved event is more than just a race—it’s a day to honor our fallen officers, support the community, and, of course, indulge in cookies everywhere! Event Details:Date: […]
We are excited to return to Alum Creek State Park beach on Saturday, September 26th for the 18th Annual 5K for K9s! You also have the option to run or walk with your four-legged friends virtually between 9/24-9/27 if you cannot attend the event in person. We will have 100 great auction and raffle items […]
Join the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation for their 5th annual Kids in Capes 5K + Fun Run to benefit pediatric cancer research grants! The route runs a gorgeous (and mostly flat!) 5K route through North Upper Arlington, beginning and ending at Thompson Park. A shorter kids dash and 1-mile option take place within Thompson Park. […]
Join Columbus Rotary at historic Green Lawn Cemetery during the 7th annual Walking with the Dead 5k Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk. Beer garden, costume prizes, ghost tours and fun for the whole family will be at this just-spooky-enough event. Sponsored by Green Lawn Cemetery and Jones Lumber. Ghosts! Moats! Monuments! Scenic Paths! And then […]
The annual 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Fun Run/Health Walk draws more runners each and every year is set to run through The Village of Sugarcreek on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The race takes place in front of the Sugarcreek Fire Department, 154 Broadway Street Sugarcreek, OH 44681. Ohio Swiss Festival:The race is part of the Ohio Swiss Festival held the fourth […]
Join Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) to raise funds for Water for People, a nonprofit organization with a mission to build a world where all people have access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services that are resilient in the face of climate change, equitable to all, and bring health and prosperity to […]
10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health & Animal RescuePortage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319 In Person: Saturday, October 3, 20268:00 am Check in Begins9:00 am 5K Run/Walk Start≈10:30 am Awards Ceremony, Remembrance, and Presentation Virtual Option:KJ's has a 5k virtual option too! A virtual 5k means you can run, walk, […]
Gravel Day offers unique adventures on the gravel roads and outdoor trails of beautiful southeast Ohio. Participants can select from 11-mile to 48-mile looped gravel cycling routes, 10- and 24-mile mountain biking routes, or the Trail Run/Hike! 100% of participant-raised funds support innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. For complete information regarding Pelotonia Gravel […]
Join TASH in Pittsburgh, PA for a 5K benefit race on October 3rd, 2026! "The Olé 5k Benefit Race features the best post-race fiesta in the ‘Burgh! Participants enjoy a professionally timed race followed by a Mexican buffet, smoothies/hot chocolate/coffee, festive music, 50/50 raffle, and collectable finisher medals for everyone who completes the race. Prizes […]
Join us for our 2nd annual 5K event on Saturday October 3 at Walnut Woods Metro Park in Groveport, Ohio. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. […]
The FRIENDS OF THE JOSEPHINUM again present the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Please note that to support the growth of the event and provide a better experience for runners and walkers, the Josephinum 4-Miler is now the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk. The Friends of the Josephinum 8th Annual 5K Run / […]
Explore. Discover. Understand. Act. Join Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) at our inaugural Stormwater Runoff 5K. The course will take runners and walkers through Liberty Park where they’ll see and learn about different stormwater management practices to reduce flooding and erosion, and allow stormwater to soak into the ground or get diverted safely […]
Latin Hispanic Friends Run, it is a group of friends that gather together every weekend to run/jog/walk, spent time, get to know each other, open arms to other friends to follow the same path. This group was created to bring awareness; You are not alone. We can go through difficult circumstances in life but we […]
5KforJK — Moving Together for Parkinson'sThe annual 5KforJK is a family-friendly event that brings together people living with Parkinson's, their loved ones, and the broader community — and this year, there's a way for everyone to participate! Choose the challenge that's right for you, 5K Run/Walk (chipped & timed), or the Keep Moving Walk, a […]
