Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K
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Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K - Columbus
Sanctuary Night Mother's Day 5K is an annual event held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus. The event supports Sanctuary Night, an organization that provides trauma-informed care at a drop-in center on Sullivant Avenue for women who are sexually exploited or at risk of sexual exploitation. The drop-in center serves women, many of whom are mothers, regardless of custody status. The event is scheduled on Mother's Day weekend in commemoration of these women and to honor mothers.
The event program includes multiple course options and family-oriented activities. Registration details published for the event list a standard registration fee of $50; registration is stated to include a t-shirt and a medal. An early registration discount of 15% is offered for registrations completed by March 1. The kids run is described as recommended for youth aged 7 and under and is listed with no registration fee.
Distances and event categories:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Run (recommended for youth aged 7 and under)
- One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Additional information for participants and visitors mentioned for the event includes packet pickup, race day parking, course maps, event safety, and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.