Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Venue
Scioto Audobon Metro Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $55.00
Events
5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Stop the Suffering 5K starts at 9:00 AM on May 2, 2026, giving you time to settle into your hotel the night before without an early wake-up call. Held at Scioto Audobon Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio, the event offers both a 5K and a 1-mile option, making it accessible whether you're doing a full race effort or a shorter warm-up run. Entry fees run $40 to $55. The park setting provides a straightforward venue for your race morning logistics. With late spring timing in central Ohio, plan accordingly for typical May weather conditions as you prepare your gear and hydration strategy.

From the Race Organizer
The annual 5K run/1 mile walk benefits Stop the Suffering, a 501 (c)(3) based in Columbus, Ohio that saves animals from shelters and other situations in which their lives might be at risk. STS adopts out about 500 dogs a year, transports around 4,000 cats and dogs from rural shelters and puppy mills, to rescue organizations. STS also sponsors the vet care, boarding expenses and other costs when needed to help save an animal's life. Additionally, STS has a program that helps with many local municipalities spay and neuter programs in order to help control the pet population. This is a rain or shine event. In the instance of severe weather it would be up to the race director to call it for the safety of all participants, volunteers, and vendors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026?

Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.

Where is Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026 held?

Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026 is held at Scioto Audobon Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Stop the Suffering 5k – Columbus, OH 2026?

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