Ohio · 5K · 1 Mile Walk
Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is a 5K and 1 Mile Walk event held in Columbus, Ohio. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 15, 2027. About 7,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Field size
- ~7,600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile Walk
- Field size
- About 7,600 runners
- Course
- Flat downtown course
- Registration
- komen.org
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from secure.info-komen.org, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:45 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 66°F at the start, 87% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
A long-running breast-cancer fundraiser in downtown Columbus featuring a 5K run and 1-mile walk that draws thousands of survivors, supporters and teams.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest breast-cancer charity races in central Ohio; raised over $800,000 in a recent year
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Komen Columbus Race for the Cure: common questions
- When is the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 15, 2027.
- Where is the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure held?
- In Columbus, Ohio.
- What distances does the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile Walk.
- How many people run the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- About 7,600 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 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at komen.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from secure.info-komen.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure start?
- 8:45 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure?
- about 66°F at the start, 87% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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