Columbus 10K
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Event overview
The Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at North Bank Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The 2026 edition is described as the 49th annual running of the event. The race traces its origins to the Citizen-Journal 10K first held in the summer of 1977.
Race options and distances
The event offers in-person and virtual options. Distances and divisions listed include:
- 10K (run and/or walk; in-person)
- 10K - Visually Impaired Division (in-person)
- 10K Walk Only (in-person)
- Kids Run (open to ages 12 and under)
The virtual 10K window is June 1–7, 2026.
Registration and fees
Registration for the 2026 race opened on September 15, 2025. The listed price for the 10K (in-person and virtual) is $55. The Kids Run fee is $5. The virtual entry price is noted to increase after December 31, 2025. Kids Run registration closes June 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Series and partners
The Columbus 10K is part of the 2026 RUNColumbus Race Series. Event partners named include Barbasol, Columbus Running Company, New Balance, QuickStitch Plus, Fostering Fortitude, RUNOHIO, RUNColumbus Race Series, Magnetic Springs, and Nocterra Brewing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
