Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus
Columbus's Hometown Half Marathon offers a local-themed run with great swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Sep 13, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Columbus, Ohio, presents a community-focused running event with a range of distances for all ages. This local-themed race guarantees a designer t-shirt and a custom medal for half marathoners, 10k, and 5k runners alike, with special pricing for youth participants.
The event emphasizes a fun atmosphere, complete with chip-timing, live results, and pacers for the half marathon. Runners can look forward to free race photos and a variety of delicious treats at the finish line, making it a rewarding experience for the entire family.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Smith Farm Park, Columbus, OH, 43207
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus is held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus take place?
It takes place in Columbus, Ohio.
What distances does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles.
Is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus course flat and good for a PR?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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