Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K
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Event details
Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K takes place on May 9, 2026, at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus. The event program includes the following races:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Run (recommended for youth aged 7 and under)
- One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Additional event information pages are listed for early packet pickup, race day parking, course maps, event safety, awards, sponsors, insurance, and refund policy.
Purpose and registration
The event is organized by Sanctuary Night, which operates a drop-in center on Sullivant Avenue that provides trauma-informed care to women who are sexually exploited or at risk of sexual exploitation. The event is scheduled on Mother's Day weekend to commemorate these women and to honor mothers.
Current listed registration prices for the 5K and One Mile are $42.50, with the price noted to increase after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. The Kids Run is listed as free. An early bird discount of 15% is offered for registrations completed by March 1. Registration is described as including a t-shirt and a medal. A donation option and fundraising pages are also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
