The Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K takes place at 1160 N. High St in Columbus, Ohio on May 31, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 100-mile ultra and a 5-mile run. The race starts at midnight, making it an overnight event that requires careful planning for rest and recovery afterward. Entry fees range from $7 to $40 depending on the distance selected. Athletes should arrange accommodation near the venue well in advance, particularly if traveling from out of state. Those running the 100-mile distance will need lodging that allows for post-race rest and recovery, while 5-mile participants should still plan for easy access to showers and sleep after the midnight start.
From the Race Organizer
🏁Stonewall Columbus Drag Race: Fun Run & Block Party🏁 Racers, start your engines! Run, walk, dance, strut, or roll your way through Pride—at your own fabulous pace. Join us for the Second Annual Stonewall Columbus Drag Race , featuring both an in-person fun run and a virtual 5K option you can complete anytime during the month of June! In-Person Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Fun Run! June 27 at Stonewall Columbus - Join us for a fun run & bar crawl with Stonewall Columbus and Fleet Feet. Come as you are or dressed to dazzle . The fun run starts at Stonewall at 11am, sashaying through beloved Short North destinations, before finishing up back at Stonewall for our Drag Race Block Party extravaganza! Event Schedule: Race Check-in: 10-10:45 AM Fun Run start: 11 AM Route: ~1.5 mile route from Stonewall through the Short North Block Party: Wraps up at 3 PM What You'll Receive: Official Stonewall Drag Race Shirt Stonewall Columbus Drag Race bib Stonewall Columbus Drag Race finisher medal All paces welcome! Whether you sprint or strut, you’re encouraged to enjoy the route, and stop at participating spots along High Street offering drink specials or other promotions to participants. Stonewall Drag Race – Official Stops Queer Beans (1160 N High St.) Buy One Get One Free Cold Brew! Tertulia Café (997 N High St.) Free shot of refreshers to participants who bring their shot glasses. Red Giraffe Designs (847 N High St) 20% off a purchase to race participants. Union Café (782 N High St.) BOGO on food menu. Penn & Beech (737 N High St.) 2026 Pride candles available for purchase in shop on race day (and always), and 50% of proceeds are donated to Stonewall. Columbus Visitor Center (625 N High St.) 15% off merchandise The Guild House (624 N High St.) Happy hour pricing Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen (570 N High St.) TBD Virtual 5K Option Can't make the in-person event? Complete your 5K anytime during June at a time and place of your choosing! Participants can have their packets mailed directly to their home. Registration Fees: May 1 - May 31: $35 June 1 - June 30: $40 Additional Shirt: $20 Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet Upper Arlington (1344 W Lane Ave) from June 22-26 during normal business hours. Event day pickup available one hour before the event start. Costume Awards Best in Drag Excellence – The look that serves head-to-toe excellence and performance energy Most Creative Concept – Groundbreaking, original, and completely unique Best Group Costume – Cohesion, coordination, and collective slay Best Group Name – Be creative, outrageous, and make us laugh Fundraising Awards Top Individual Fundraiser – Highest total raised by a single participant Top Team Fundraiser – The group that brought in the most support Registration fees and funds raised support Stonewall Columbus programming and operations. New this year, we will also be allocating a portion of proceeds to help fund a Drag Artist Navigator position with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC). Learn more about the GCAC Navigator Program here .
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 31.
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
When is Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K 2026 — Columbus, OH?
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K 2026 — Columbus, OH takes place on May 31, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.
Where is Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K 2026 — Columbus, OH held?
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K 2026 — Columbus, OH is held at 1160 N. High St in Columbus, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K 2026 — Columbus, OH?
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