Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile 2026 — Columbus, OH

Date
October 2, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
Venue
Green Lawn Cemetery
Start Time
6:30 PM
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $50.00
Events
5k, 1-Mile, Run Club Sign-Up (Medal and Race Only) (No-Shirt or Drink Ticket)
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join Columbus Rotary at historic Green Lawn Cemetery during the 7th annual Walking with the Dead 5k Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk. Beer garden, costume prizes, ghost tours and fun for the whole family will be at this just-spooky-enough event. Sponsored by Green Lawn Cemetery, and Jones Lumber. Gargoyles! Moats! Monuments! Scenic Paths! And then there’s the famous Central Ohioans who reside in Green Lawn. Among them: several Ohio governors, Columbus Mayors, Famous Artists and Musicians, WWI Flying Ace Eddie Rickenbacker, and scores of Civil War Generals and vets are just a few of the souls who call Green Lawn home. The scenic course will take you past many of the monuments, recognizing the final resting place of many heroes. All racers 21+ get a drink ticket good for a beer from our on-site beer garden. Dress up the entire family and yourself in your most ghoulish outfit and come out for this fun event. The 5k and 1-mile run or walk is organized on behalf of the Columbus Rotary Foundation and the Green Lawn Cemetery Association. It helps to support the care and maintenance of Green Lawn Cemetery.

Course & Travel Notes

The Walking With The Dead 5K and 1 Mile takes place at 6:00 PM, well after the 7:29 AM sunrise on October 2nd. Expect typical early autumn weather for Columbus with highs around 66°F and lows near 43°F, with a 40% chance of measurable rain, so come prepared for potentially wet conditions. The venue sits at 738 feet elevation, a modest height that shouldn't significantly impact most runners. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located 8.1 miles from the race site, making it convenient for traveling participants.

⛰️ 738 ft elevation☀️ Typically 66°F / 43°F · 40% chance of rain✈️ John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) — 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile 2026 — Columbus, OH?

Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile 2026 — Columbus, OH takes place on October 2, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Ohio.

Where is Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile 2026 — Columbus, OH held?

Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile 2026 — Columbus, OH is held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.

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