Columbus Aruna Run
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Columbus Aruna Run : June 20, 2026
The Columbus Aruna Run is the 12th annual event hosted by Aruna Project at Prairie Oaks Metro Park in West Jefferson, Ohio. The event features two distances and includes post-race festivities. Ample parking is available at the park.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration follows tiered pricing: early bird, standard, and late registration fees. One hundred percent of registration fees and additional donations support Aruna Project programs that provide training, meals, counseling, and employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking. Registering by June 1st guarantees a race t-shirt and size.
Packet pickup is available in advance (details to be announced) and on race day at the park. Volunteers may register without a fee. Fundraising and team options are offered: teams receive a $25 Aruna Shop gift card for every ten people who join, and individuals earn a $25 Aruna Shop gift card for every $250 raised. Fundraising prizes and awards include Aruna Dopp Kit Bags and Aruna Shop gift cards for top finishers and top fundraisers, and a team pizza party certificate for the top fundraising team.
Swag for participants includes an Aruna Beach Bag made by Aruna Artisans and a District Tri Blend tee in Army Green. The event description notes that dogs are not allowed to participate in the race and strollers are permitted when started toward the back for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
