McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Venue
McConnell Heart Health Center
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk takes place at McConnell Heart Health Center in Columbus, Ohio on May 9, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 5K for runners and walkers, plus a 1-mile walk for those preferring a shorter distance. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $30 to $35. Whether you're targeting a competitive 5K effort or looking for an easier one-mile outing, this event accommodates both goals at a single venue. Plan your Columbus trip around this spring race and book accommodations near the heart health center for convenient race morning logistics.

From the Race Organizer
McConnell 5K Course Records Male: James Zeuch 15:37.60 (2017) Female: Julia Harris 18:35.20 (2025) The 15th Annual McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk fundraiser, benefiting the OhioHealth Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 , on the McConnell Heart Health Center campus. This race takes place on a combination of paved road surfaces and a beautiful, partially-wooded looped trail on the OhioHealth McConnell Heart Health Center property. The 5K course is mostly flat, with one or two hills. The 1-Mile Walk event will start at 8:30am followed by the 5K Walk/Run event at 9:00am. The first half of the 5K course is on roads and a loop of the front parking lot, and the second half on the beautiful trail around the McConnell campus. The wooded trail has rolling hills and one challenging incline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026?

McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.

Where is McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026 held?

McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026 is held at McConnell Heart Health Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near McConnell 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk – Columbus, OH 2026?

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