Columbus Aruna Run
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2026 Columbus Aruna Run
The Columbus Aruna Run is a fundraising event held at Prairie Oaks Metro Park in West Jefferson, Ohio on June 20, 2026. The event supports Aruna, an international nonprofit that directs registration fees and donations to programs that free, train, and employ survivors of human trafficking. Organizers state that 100% of registration fees go toward these efforts.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1-Mile
Packet pickup and walk-up registration are available on race day with an advance pickup option announced by the organizer. Ample parking is available at the park. The event includes post-race activities and awards for top finishers in each race, and fundraising awards for top individual and team fundraisers. Fundraising incentives include a $25 Aruna Shop gift card for every $250 raised individually and a $25 gift card for every ten people who join a team. Additional prizes and gift cards are distributed after the run.
Swag for registered participants includes an Aruna Beach Bag and a District Tri-Blend tee in army green; registering by June 1 guarantees a race t-shirt and size. Published registration tiers list an early-bird base fee of $37, standard $42, and late $47. A course map and further event details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
