The Polidor 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Columbus, IN

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Columbus, IN
Venue
St. Bartholomew School
Start Time
8:30 AM
Sunrise
8:01 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $25.00
Events
5K Run (14 and Under), 5K Run (15 and Over), 5K Walk (14 and Under), 5K Walk (15 and Over), 5K Run/Walk T-Shirt Registration
Includes
T-Shirt
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Certified 5K course through the Donner Park area. There is ample parking on site. Support volunteers are positioned at intersections.. Check in and same day registration 7:00-8:00 am, day of event. We will walk and run in solidarity with all the market women and peasant farmers in Limonade who, like Polidor, are struggling to become literate. At Carnival time, participants in our literacy program undertake a cross country walk. They celebrate literacy, recruit more learners, and dance and sing through rural communities. Ours will be a companion event to help raise funds for basic class supplies and teacher stipends. ALFA, an extensive adult literacy program, is a project of Friends of Haiti at St. Bartholomew Parish, in partnership with the parishes of St. Anne & St. Isidore in Limonade. This year, we celebrate 22 years of literacy in Limonade Haiti and beyond.

Course & Travel Notes

The Polidor 5K Run/Walk takes place at 640 feet elevation in Columbus, Indiana, which is low enough that most runners won't need significant acclimatization adjustments. The race starts at 8:30 AM, just after sunrise at 8:03 AM, so you'll begin in early morning light. Expect typical October weather with highs around 68°F and lows near 44°F, with about a one-in-four chance of measurable rain on race day. Columbus Municipal Airport is conveniently located just 2.5 miles from the venue, making it easy to arrange ground transportation.

⛰️ 640 ft elevation☀️ Typically 68°F / 44°F · 26% chance of rain✈️ Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) — 2.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Polidor 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Columbus, IN?

The Polidor 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Columbus, IN takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Columbus, Indiana.

Where is The Polidor 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Columbus, IN held?

The Polidor 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Columbus, IN is held at St. Bartholomew School in Columbus, Indiana.

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