Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus
Race Date
May 10, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
The Experience
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! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *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, May 10, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Smith Farm Park, Columbus, OH, 43207
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
40'
Elevation Loss
44'
Max Elevation
743'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH25025JHP · Expires 2035 · Columbus Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:11:27
10:02/mi
Winning Time
1:23:06
6:21/mi
Finishers (2025)
185
States Represented
10 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:55:30
MEDIAN
2:11:27
SLOWER 25%
2:26:30
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
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