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Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash

Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash

Run To Feed The Hungry offers a festive holiday race to support local food pantries.

Race Date

Nov 14, 2026

Location

Columbus, OH

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 0.25 Miles, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
91

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityEasy ParkingGreat Medal

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Run To Feed The Hungry in Columbus, Ohio, is more than just a race; it's a community effort to combat local hunger. With a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Kids Dash, it welcomes runners and walkers of all levels to contribute to a vital cause. Proceeds directly benefit Central Ohio food pantries, making every stride count.

This chip-timed event, now in its first year according to our data, takes place on paved trails starting and finishing at the same location. Runners can expect a flat course with minimal elevation change, ideal for those aiming for personal bests. The race typically sees around 91 finishers, drawing participants from approximately seven states.

Participants receive a custom bib, finisher's medal, and a choice of festive giveaways like a holiday hat or tutu, along with a t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt. Post-race, enjoy snacks, refreshments, and a sweet treat. With free parking available at Scioto Audubon Metro Park, the event offers a well-supported and value-driven experience for a good cause.

Race-provided description

Run To Feed The Hungry offers a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-Mile, and Kids Dash, bringing runners and walkers together to make a real difference. Proceeds support local Central Ohio food pantries, helping fight hunger right in our community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or enjoying a fun family event, every step you take helps put food on the table for those in need. Run for fitness, run for fun, run to feed the hungry!   Participants will receive their choice of a turkey or holiday hat (20 hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (9 colors to choose from), or t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal, sweet treat which could be a mini pie, donut or cookie (based on what the bakery will have available), chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!   Race Start Times: The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am followed by the Half, 10k, 5k and 1 mile races. Kids Fun Run – 9:00am Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1mi - 9:15am   Course Details: Every race will start and finish at the exact same line on the paved trail. See below for course maps: Half Marathon (13.1mi):  10k (6.2mi): 5k (3.1mi):  1 Mile (1mi): Kids FUN Run (0.25mi):    Parking Information: Parking is FREE! Yes there is a downtown Columbus race with FREE parking!! Parking is available at Scioto Audubon Metro Park by the central activity area and the surrounding parking lots. 500 Maier Pl Columbus, OH 43215   Additional Information: This run will be chip timed and it is very important that you visibly wear your bib on the front of your chest/body when crossing the start and finish line to ensure an accurate race time. This is a dog friendly event however dogs must be on a leash and to avoid tripping at the start line we recommend anyone with a dog starts after the main group has begun. We will have a bowl for dogs setup at the finish line! Anyone who wants to start the race after the main group has begun the run is more than welcome to and your time will still be accurate. We do allow strollers at this event. Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers as well as verbal instructions from course marshals. If at any time you or someone else on course is in need of assistance throughout the run please notify a course marshal or dial 911 in case of an emergency and then please let the closest course marshal know as well. The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent.   For more information on the event, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/feedthehungry

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Start Time

9:15 AM

Giveaway

Hat, Shirt or Tutu

Start Location

500 Maier Pl, Columbus, OH, 43215

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles0.25 Miles13.1 Miles

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size10/15

~91 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 7 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:28

Weather8/10

typical high 52°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

37°

Afternoon (High)

52°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 91 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

91

Median time

2:08:05

Latest turnout

91

States

6

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:053:05
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Frequently asked

When is the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash?

The Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:15 AM.

Where does the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash take place?

It takes place in Columbus, Ohio.

What distances does the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 0.25 Miles, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash course flat and good for a PR?

The Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash?

HalfRuns has finish records for 91 runners who have completed the Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash.

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