Upcoming events.
Elementary School Fun Run 2024
This FREE run is hosted by the Columbus Running Club and is open to ALL elementary-aged students and younger in Bartholomew County AND surrounding counties.
Divisions/Distances:
* Preschool & Kindergarten - 1/4 mile
* 1st & 2nd Grade - 1/2 mile
* 3rd & 4th Grade - 1 mile
* 5th & 6th Grade - 1 mile
Register online at www.runcolumbus.org. The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, May 4th.
Must register by April 30th to be guaranteed a free t-shirt!
Same-day registration will be available at the event beginning at 9:00 a. m. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available!
Firecracker 5K 2024
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 29, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 am - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration
7:50 am – Mandatory Race Meeting
8:00 am – Race Start Time
Awards Ceremony – Held immediately after the event at the Finish.
Location:
Northside Pediatrics, 4225 Vickers Drive, Columbus, IN 47203
Parking: Ivy Tech Community College, 4775 Central Ave, Columbus, IN 47201
Must register by June 17th for a guaranteed Shirt!
Course Info:
The course is not closed to traffic. We will have adult volunteers at the crossings to manage the traffic. Runners are encouraged to use caution at the crossings.
Course: Start and finish at Northside Pediatrics, run north on People Trail towards Owens Bend
Park (out/back).
Restrooms:
Portable Toilets are located at the Start/Finish.
Timing:
The race will be timed by the Columbus Running Club. Results will be posted after the race on RunColumbus.org.
Hydration & Snacks:
Gatorade and water on the course and at the start/finish. Fruit and granola bars will also be available.
Tri Columbus
Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 2, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Packet Pickup - Must have ID
USAT Members must show their membership card
Tipton Lakes Marina, 6000 Tipton Lakes Blvd. Columbus, IN 47201
Saturday, August 3, 2024
6:30 am - Transition Opens - you cannot enter transition prior to 6:30 am.
6:30-7:45 am - Packet Pickup - Must have ID - USAT Members must show membership card
7:45 am - Mandatory Race Meeting in transition.
8:00 am - Triathlon & Duathlon Start
10:30 - Awards Ceremony (approximate time)
Race Location:
Tipton Lakes Marina
6000 Tipton Lakes Blvd
Columbus, IN 47201
Swim course map
Bike course map
Run course map
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Grandview 13.1
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
8:00 - 8:50 am - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration at the Big White House
8:50 am – Mandatory Race Meeting located at the Big White House
9:00 am – Race Start Time (start and finish is in front of the Big White House)
Post Race Lunch & Awards Table – held immediately after finish at the Big White House.
Location:
Columbus Youth Camp
12454 W Youth Camp Road
Columbus, IN 47201
Parking:
Parking will be limited at the registration area. Runners are encouraged to carpool if
possible. Parking will be provided in the gravel lot next to the registration building, in
the lot around the Big White House and down a gravel drive further into Youth Camp.
Be prepared to walk and make sure you plan ahead. Please do not park on the road in
front of Youth Camp as you will interfere with the race course and please do not park on
the grass at Youth Camp due to wet conditions.
Restrooms:
There is a restroom building located next to the Big White House.
Timing:
The race will be timed by Columbus Running Club. Results will be posted after the race
on Facebook event page.
Awards:
All runners will receive a finisher medal.The overall male and female finishers will
receive a plaque. We will also give awards to the top 3 age group finishers (male/female)
Age groups are as follows: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Post Race Food:
Lunch will be provided for all participants post race.
Extra Clothing/Race Packet:
Runners can leave items at the registration for safe keeping while on the course. There
will also be boxes provided at the water stops for those needing to shed clothing due to
the chilly start of race.
Course Info:
Race course is not closed to traffic. Runners are encouraged to use extreme caution with
traffic and be aware of cars as you will be running on hilly, county roads. Course will be
marked with either signage or volunteers.
Race Course Aid/Support:
The race will have 5 water stop opportunities and will provide gatorade at 2 of the water
stops. We will have cyclists on the course for support.
Grandview Grind 15k
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, March 2, 2024
8:00 - 8:50 am - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration (located in the Big White House)
8:50 am – Mandatory Race Meeting located at the registration building
9:00 am – Race Start Time (start and finish is in front of the Big White House)
Post Race Breakfast & Awards Ceremony – held immediately after the event at the
Registration Building.
Location:
Columbus Youth Camp
12454 W Youth Camp Road
Columbus, IN 47201
Parking:
Parking will be limited at the registration area. Runners are encouraged to carpool if
possible. Parking will be provided in the gravel at the Welcome Center, in the lot around
the Big White House and down a gravel drive further into Youth Camp. Be prepared to
walk and make sure you plan ahead. Please do not park on the road in front of Youth
Camp as you will interfere with the race course and please do not park on the grass at
Youth Camp due to wet conditions.
Restrooms:
There is a restroom building located next to the Big White House.
Timing:
The race will be timed by Columbus Running Club. Results will be posted after the race
on RunColumbus.org.
Awards:
The overall male and female finishers will receive a plaque. We will also give awards to
the top 3 age group finishers (male/female).
Age groups are as follows: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Post Race Food:
Breakfast will be provided for all participants post race.
Extra Clothing/Race Packet:
Runners can leave items at the registration building for safe keeping while on the course.
Family Activities:
Columbus Youth Camp’s Playscape will be open to families and is located next to the
Welcome Center parking lot.
Course Info:
Race course is not closed to traffic. Runners are encouraged to use extreme caution with
traffic and be aware of cars as you will be running on hilly, county roads. We have
volunteers at all intersections and will have Bartholomew County issued caution signs
warning drivers a race is in progress.
Race Course Aid/Support:
The race will have 5 water stop opportunities and all will provide gatorade and water. We
will have approximately 4 cyclists on the course for support.
Water stops are the red circles on the map below. We chose these locations due to safety
and ability to get volunteers off the road.
Columbus Youth Camp
Location:
Columbus Youth Camp
12454 W Youth Camp Road
Columbus, IN 47201
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, December 9th, 2023
8:00 - 8:50 am - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration at the Big White House
8:50 am – Mandatory Race Meeting located at the registration building
9:00 am – Race Start Time (start and finish is in front of the Big White House)
Post-Race Breakfast & Awards Ceremony – held immediately after the event at the Big White House.
Indiana Invasives Initiative 5K Fun Run
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Date: Nov. 4, 2023
Location: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr., Columbus, IN
Time: Check-in starts at 7:30am ET at the Mill Race Tower, race begins at 8:30am
Registration: $25, includes a t-shirt and race medal. (Registrations after October 15th will not receive a shirt or medal.)
The trail is paved, and stroller and wheelchair friendly. There will be fun and educational stations thorughout the race, and those who visit each station with their passport can enter to win a prize! There will be awards for:
largest team
most funds raised
furthest traveled
best costume
standard race trophies for fastest female and male and fastest time in four age groups.
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1. REGISTER as a runner (or walker) at INDIANA TIMING WEBSITE (this is where you will pay the registration fee and order your t-shirt)
2. CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM on this page, or if you prefer to go solo, create your personal fundraising page.
3. SHARE the link to your fundraising page with everyone! Let them know why supporting the Indiana Invasives Initiative is important to you, and why they should support it too.
4. JOIN US on Nov. 4th for a fun-filled day of celebrating and protecting Indiana's natural areas!
If you are not able to join the race but would like to participate, you can DONATE or even create your own fundraising page!
Youth Cross Country
Who May Join: Youth aged 7 through 18 interested in Cross Country. Beginners and experienced athletes are welcome.
Practice Location: Mill Race Park Amphitheater
Practice Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. until daylight savings ends.
Practice time will move to 5:00 to 6:15 pm on November 6th.
Important dates:
First practice: Monday, Sep. 25
Fall Break: No Practice Oct. 9, 11 and 13
Meet Schedule:
Sun. Oct. 15 Seymour Classic, Freeman Field Recreational Area, Seymour, IN, $10 entry
Sat. Oct. 22, Carmel Classic, Northview Christian Church, Carmel, IN, $10 entry fee
*Sunday, Oct. 29, Columbus Classic, CERALand park, Columbus, IN, $10 entry fee
*Saturday, Nov. 4, Indiana Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, Shelbyville, IN, $15 entry fee
**Saturday, Nov. 18, Region 7 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, Tera Haute, IN
**Saturday, Dec. 9, USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, Louisville, KY
Program Cost: $73.37 = $33.37 2023 USATF Membership + $40 Pathfinders Program Fee
Race entry fees & race singlet costs are not included.
How To Join: 1st get your 2023 USATF Membership. Then register for the program
Register at: https://www.simplyregister.net/register/?e=124693
Remember to use the Individual Registration fields, and make sure the Club Registration fields are clear.
Contacts: Josh Knight joshua.g.knight@gmail.com , Gabe Ocasio gabesaysgo11@gmail.com
*We are asking all Pathfinders to participate in these meets.
**Qualifying Standards Apply & CRC will sponsor entry fees for all qualifying Pathfinders!
Tri Columbus
Race Distances:
Sprint Triathlon
500m Swim, 13.5-mile Bike, 5k Run
Sprint Duathlon
5k Run, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
Registration Options
Individual Triathlon Sprint - $65
Clydesdale Triathlon Sprint - $65
Athena Triathlon Sprint - $65
2-3 person Triathlon Relay Team - $115
Individual Duathlon Sprint - $65
non-USAT athletes must purchase a USAT 1 day membership for insurance purposes
Firecracker 5K 2023
Entry Fees:
$25.00 5K Run & Walk (by 06/12/22).
Shirt and size guaranteed.
$30.00 5K Run & Walk (after 06/12/22).
Packet Pickup:
Day of Race: 7:00 – 7:55 AM at Northside Pediatrics (4225 Vickers Drive, Columbus, IN 47203)
Location: 4225 Vickers Drive (near Northside Pediatrics). Columbus, IN 47203
Indiana Pathfinders Youth Track Club 2023 Season
*Costs: $87.86 = $27.86 2022 USATF Membership + $60 Pathfinders Program Fee
How To Join: 1st get your 2023 USATF Membership. Then register for the program
Register at https://www.simplyregister.net/register/?e=123588
Remember to use the Individual Registration fields, and make sure the Club Registration fields are clear.
Coach Contacts:
Kyle Burton coachburton72@gmail.com
Gabe Ocasio gabesaysgo11@gmail.com
Danielle Wynne dmphilli22@gmail.com
Eric Baird ebaird@ocsbank.com
Josh Knight joshua.g.knight@gmail.com
2023 Elementary School Fun Run, Walk and Roll
This FREE run is hosted by the Columbus Running Club and is open to ALL elementary-aged students and younger in Bartholomew County AND surrounding counties.
Divisions/Distances:
* Preschool & Kindergarten - 1/4 mile
* 1st & 2nd Grade - 1/2 mile
* 3rd & 4th Grade - 1 mile
* 5th & 6th Grade - 1 mile
The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, May 4th.
Must register by April 30th to be guaranteed a free t-shirt!
Same-day registration will be available at the event beginning at 9:00 a. m. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available!
Elementary School Fun Run (Copy)
This FREE run is hosted by the Columbus Running Club and is open to ALL elementary-aged students and younger in Bartholomew County AND surrounding counties.
Divisions/Distances:
* Preschool & Kindergarten - 1/4 mile
* 1st & 2nd Grade - 1/2 mile
* 3rd & 4th Grade - 1 mile
* 5th & 6th Grade - 1 mile
Register online at www.runcolumbus.org. The deadline for pre-registration is Thursday, May 4th.
Must register by April 30th to be guaranteed a free t-shirt!
Same-day registration will be available at the event beginning at 9:00 a. m. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available!
Results:
Large School Trophy Winner: Parkside Elementary
Small School Trophy Winner: ABC Stewart
Grandview Grind 15k
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Saturday, March 4, 2023
8:00 - 8:50 am - Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration (located in the brown building
next to the open field to the right of the Big White House)
8:50 am – Mandatory Race Meeting located at the registration building
9:00 am – Race Start Time (start and finish is in front of the Big White House)
Post Race Breakfast & Awards Ceremony – held immediately after the event at the
Registration Building.
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Columbus Youth Camp
12454 W Youth Camp Road
Columbus, IN 47201
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Parking will be limited at the registration area. Runners are encouraged to carpool if
possible. Parking will be provided in the gravel lot next to the registration building, in
the lot around the Big White House and down a gravel drive further into Youth Camp.
Be prepared to walk and make sure you plan ahead. Please do not park on the road in
front of Youth Camp as you will interfere with the race course and please do not park on
the grass at Youth Camp due to wet conditions.
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There is a restroom building located between the Big White House and the Registration building.
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The race will be timed by Indiana Timing. Results will be posted after the race
Indianatiming.com.
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All runners will receive a finisher medal and a complimentary “I conquered the
Grandview Grind” sticker. The overall male and female finishers will receive a plaque.
We will also give awards to the top 3 age group finishers (male/female)
Age groups are as follows: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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Breakfast will be provided for all participants post race.
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Runners can leave items at the registration building for safe keeping while on the course.
There will also be boxes provided at the water stops for those needing to shed clothing
due to the chilly start of race.
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Columbus Youth Camp’s Playscape will be open to families and is located next to the
registration building.
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Race course is not closed to traffic. Runners are encouraged to use extreme caution with
traffic and be aware of cars as you will be running on hilly, county roads. We have
volunteers at all intersections and will have Bartholomew County issued caution signs
warning drivers a race is in progress.
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The race will have 5 water stop opportunities and all will provide Gatorade and water. We
will have approximately 4 cyclists on the course for support.
Water stops are the red circles on the map below. We chose these locations due to safety and the ability to get volunteers off the road.
Irvington Vampire Run
Join us for this beloved pre-fair tradition! Part of the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival: https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com/
Registration launches September 1st!
https://runsignup.com/IrvingtonVampireRun
$30 entry the first week of September!
$35 entry the rest of September!
After October 1st, $40 entry registration includes a timing bib, finisher's medal, t-shirt, and a beer ticket from Black Acre, good all day during the Street Fair at the Washington Street Taproom and Bonna Garden.
$5 student discount for ages 20 and under (no beer ticket included)
$5 OFF entry fee if you don't want the t-shirt. Hey, some folks do a lot of races and have enough!
FREE Little Bat Dash later in the morning for kids 10 and under. Registration will include a finisher's medal. See schedule below.
T-shirt and medal reveal coming soon!
Course reveal coming soon! We will be returning to the winding, tree-lined streets of Irvington this year. We have been hard at work designing a course that will highlight some unique aspects of the neighborhood that you won't see sticking to just the Street Fair grounds!
Don't feel like racing, but want a free t-shirt and beer? Find volunteer opportunities here: https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com/volunteer
Schedule of events
8:00 AM Packet pickup opens
9:20 AM Packet pickup/same-day registration closes
9:30 AM Vampire Run 5k Run/walk starts
10:00 AM The Historic Irvington Halloween Street Fair begins! https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com/street-fair
10:15 AM Little Bat Dash registration begins
11:00 AM Vampire Run awards
11:20 AM Little Bat Dash registration closes
11:30 AM Little Bat Dash starts
Tri Columbus
Race Distances:
Sprint Triathlon
800m Swim, 17.4-mile Bike, 5k Run
Sprint Duathlon
5k Run, 13.5 mile Bike, 5k Run
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USAT Sanctioned
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Indiana Pathfinders Youth Track Club 2022 Season
Indiana Pathfinders Youth Track Club 2022 Season
Who May Join: Youth aged 7 through 18 interested in track and field. Beginners and experienced athletes are welcome.
Practice Location: North Highschool Track
Practice Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:45 to 7:15 PM each week for practice. The first practice is Monday, May 16th and we will continue practice through July 14th.
Meet schedule: All meets are optional, but we encourage everyone to sign up to compete in at least one meet.
IYTA Meets - More info at http://springheadgroup.com/IYTA/
May 21 Body in Training Youth Track Meet in Noblesville, IN
May 28 Center Grove Youth Track Meet in Greenwood, IN
June 04 Westfield Youth Track Meet in Westfield, IN
June 11 Leader Invite in Fishers, IN
June 17-18 USATF Indiana Junior Olympic T&F Championships in North Manchester, IN
Post-Season Meets* - More info at https://www.usatf.org/events
**June 23 - 26 USATF Youth Outdoor T&F Championships in New York, NY
**July 7-10 USATF Region 7 Junior Olympic T&F Championships in Crawfordsville, IN
**July 25-31 USATF National Junior Olympic T&F Championships in Sacramento, CA
***Costs: $107.86 = $27.86 2022 USATF Membership + $80 Pathfinders Program Fee
How To Join: 1st get your 2022 USATF Membership. Then register for the program
Register at https://www.runcolumbus.org/events-1 or https://www.simplyregister.net/register/?e=121822
Remember to use the Individual Registration fields, and make sure the Club Registration fields are clear.
Contacts: Kyle Burton coachburton72@gmail.com, Gabe Ocasio gabesaysgo11@gmail.com, Danielle Wynne dmphilli22@gmail.com, and Josh Knight joshua.g.knight@gmail.com
*Post Season coaching support will be determined based on participant needs
**Qualifying Standards Apply
***Race entry & race singlet costs are not included. The total cost will depend on the number of events and meets your athlete participates in and if they need a singlet. Loaner singlets are available.
