Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best 5Ks in Columbus, OH

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event Columbus, OH Oct 2026 45.9/100
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Also listed, not yet ranked

6 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. CPD Honor Guard Cops & Cookies 5K Run Columbus, OH Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk Columbus, OH Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run Columbus, OH Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Bexley Turkey Trot Columbus, OH Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot Columbus, OH Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH Columbus, OH Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data

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