Running races in or near Columbus, NC
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Columbus, NC area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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2026 Appalachian Series - Day 4 (NC)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Columbus, NC: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Columbus
Columbus (NC) is a town in Polk County with an estimated population of 999.[4]
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There were at least 768 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada in 2016.
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