Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026
The Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run starts at 10:00 AM, giving you a reasonable window for travel and pre-race prep on race morning. Taking place at Columbus Commons in downtown Columbus, Ohio, this 5K running event is scheduled for May 9, 2026. The entry fee is $45.00. Whether you're basing yourself nearby or driving in from out of town, the mid-morning start means you can avoid arriving before dawn. The downtown venue location makes it accessible for hotels in the immediate area, and the spring timing should offer typical May conditions in central Ohio.
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Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Columbus, OH. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026?
Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.
Where is Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026 held?
Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026 is held at Columbus Commons in Columbus, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near Columbus Empower Walk & 5K Run – Columbus, OH 2026?
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