Columbus 10K
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Event details
The Columbus 10K presented by Barbasol is scheduled for June 7, 2026, at North Bank Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The 2026 race marks the 49th edition; the event began in 1977 as the Citizen-Journal 10K. The race is part of the RUNColumbus Race Series.
Registration and race options
Registration for the 2026 event opens September 15, 2025. Options listed by the organizer include the following distances and categories:
- 10K - Run and walk, including a visually impaired division
- 10K Virtual - completed June 1 - June 7, 2026
- Kids Run - open to ages 12 and under
Entry fees shown by the organizer include $45 for the in-person 10K and $45 for the virtual 10K; the Kids Run fee is $5. The organizer notes the virtual price increases after September 30, 2025 and that registration for the Kids Run closes on June 6, 2026. Partners named for the event include Barbasol, Columbus Running Company, New Balance, QuickStitch Plus, RUNOHIO, RUNColumbus Race Series, and Nocterra Brewing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.