2025 Challenger Series Race Calendar
Push your limits in the Challengers Series—a mini-series within the RUNColumbus Race Series offering intense head-to-head competition. Explore the 2025 Season to see the featured Challengers Series races and join the challenge! Login for additional Information and results from each race.
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5th Line 5K presented by OhioHealth (Challengers Series)
More than 4,000 runners and walkers celebrate fitness and hockey and "Finish On Center Ice" when the annual 5th Line 5K Presented By OhioHealth in association with AgPro is held at Nationwide Arena.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Feb 9, 2025 3:00 PM 3.10 mi. No Mon, Feb 24, 2025 4:59 AM Columbus Cookie Run 10K (Challengers Series)
What a great way to kick off the spring season with something sweet to enjoy with family and friends! All participants will receive high-quality swag and, most importantly, a freshly baked cookie in the flavor you choose at the finish line.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sat, Mar 8, 2025 3:15 PM 6.20 mi. No Sun, Mar 23, 2025 3:59 AM Franklinton 10 Miler (Challengers Series)
Whether you're getting ready for that spring half marathon or looking to test your winter training in a 5K, the Franklinton 10 Miler and 5K are for you.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sat, Apr 5, 2025 1:00 PM 10.00 mi. No Sun, Apr 20, 2025 3:59 AM 2FGR Run for Down Syndrome 10K (Challengers Series)
The Run for Down Syndrome was started in 2009 by the running group 2FGR (Two Fat Guys Running). Its very modest goal was to raise $5,000 to support the Down Syndrome community. To date, the race has donated over $500,000.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Thu, May 15, 2025 11:00 PM 6.20 mi. No Fri, May 30, 2025 3:59 AM Columbus 10K (Challengers Series)
Central Ohio's largest and oldest 10K is back!
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Jun 1, 2025 12:00 PM 6.20 mi. No Mon, Jun 16, 2025 3:59 AM Running Against ALS 15K (Challengers Series)
Running Against ALS was initially set up to benefit Officer Steve Asch. Steve was diagnosed with ALS on February 14, 2022. It’s a day his family and friends will never forget. The race continues today to assist other families impacted by ALS.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Jun 8, 2025 12:00 PM 9.30 mi. No Mon, Jun 23, 2025 3:59 AM Strength In Colors 5K (Challengers Series)
The Crawford Crew exists to help those who have been affected by HPV-related cancer and/or who would like to learn how to protect themselves, their children, and grandchildren from six types of cancer.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Jul 27, 2025 2:00 PM 3.10 mi. No Mon, Aug 11, 2025 3:59 AM Blacklick Creek 5 Miler (Challengers Series)
Starting at the Jerry L. Garver YMCA, this southeast Columbus race course winds next to Blacklick Creek before ending back at the YMCA where you can cool down and check out all the YMCA has to offer.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Aug 10, 2025 12:00 PM 5.00 mi. No Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:59 AM OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half Marathon (Challengers Series)
The OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half, Quarter Marathon, and Purple Heart 5K benefit the Upper Arlington Foundation.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Aug 17, 2025 11:00 AM 13.10 mi. No Mon, Sep 1, 2025 3:59 AM Big Bad Wolfe 10 Mile Run (Challengers Series)
Whether you're getting ready for that Fall full or half marathon or looking to test your summer training in a 5K, the Big Bad Wolfe Run is for you. We have race options of 5K, 10, and 20 miles.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sun, Sep 21, 2025 12:00 PM 10.00 mi. No Mon, Oct 6, 2025 3:59 AM Run to Feed the Hungry Half Marathon (Challengers Series)
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Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:15 PM 13.10 mi. No Sun, Nov 30, 2025 4:59 AM The Santa Race 5K (Challengers Series)
The Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash is a fun, family-friendly run /walk event in Gahanna, Ohio.
Date/Time Mileage Virtual Reporting Deadline Sat, Dec 6, 2025 2:00 PM 3.10 mi. No Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:59 AM