Ohio · 5K
5th Line 5K
5th Line 5K is a 5K event held in Columbus, Ohio. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 14, 2027. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 14, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat downtown course (~720 ft, minimal gain)
- Registration
- racepenguin.com
- Official website
- the5thline5k.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 6°F at the start, 79% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the 5th Line 5K
A winter 5K that tours the Arena District and downtown Columbus before finishing on the ice at Nationwide Arena, with every entrant receiving Blue Jackets game tickets.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 5Ks in Columbus; finishes at center ice inside Nationwide Arena, tied to the Columbus Blue Jackets
More 5Ks in Ohio
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
More races in Columbus
-
Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids DashColumbus, OHHalf Marathon1 Mile5K10K +1 more
More upcoming races in Ohio
Keep exploring
- All races in Ohio
- 5Ks in Ohio 211 upcoming races
- 10Ks in Ohio 55 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Ohio 28 upcoming races
- Marathons in Ohio 13 upcoming races
- Running in Columbus 17 upcoming races
- 5Ks in the United States 6,420 upcoming races
- February races in Ohio
- 5Ks in Pennsylvania 224 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Michigan 216 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Indiana 146 upcoming races
- 5Ks in Kentucky 97 upcoming races
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5th Line 5K: common questions
- When is the 5th Line 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, February 14, 2027.
- Where is the 5th Line 5K held?
- In Columbus, Ohio.
- What distances does the 5th Line 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the 5th Line 5K?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the 5th Line 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at racepenguin.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the 5th Line 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: opens soon.
- What time does the 5th Line 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the 5th Line 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the 5th Line 5K?
- about 6°F at the start, 79% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.