Half Marathon races near Columbus

Columbus River Miles

Columbus hosts 7 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Columbus from the Chattahoochee Riverwalk first, because the 15-mile linear park gives steady miles from Lake Oliver toward the National Infantry Museum. Big Dog Running keeps the rhythm with Wednesday Sunset Group Run at 6:00 PM on rotating 4-5 mile routes. Big Dog Running also meets Saturday Sunrise Group Run at 6:00 AM when the miles run a little longer and a little faster. Columbus Roadrunners adds more company, and the riverwalk out-and-back stays easy for Z2. The Holiday Classic Series, Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K, Gobbler 5K, and Standing Boy Trail Festival give the calendar real anchor events.

Locals ride the Dragonfly Trail when they want city miles without overthinking it, and the 32-mile path follows former rail lines past river views and art installations. Bicycle Columbus gives the scene a real club backbone, and Ride On Bikes hosts Full Moon Rides once a month on the Dragonfly Trail. The route runs 03 km with 281 m of gain, so intervals can live there. The Dragonfly Trail runs 22 km with 121 m of gain. Gravel riders can stitch 10th Armored Division Rd to Audernarde Trail, Lookout Loop, and Mountain Brook Rd into short rough miles.

May brings the cleanest bike energy, because Bicycle Columbus stacks four events in four weeks for National Bike Month. The Full Moon Ride meets at Ride on Bikes at 8:00 PM, Bike to Work Day starts at Iron Bank Coffee Company between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and Ride with the Mayor starts at Woodruff Park at 6:00 PM. Summer running leans early, and the Big Dog Heatwave 5 Miler tells locals what kind of morning it can be. Winter keeps people accountable, because the Columbus Roadrunners December Challenge requires 12 5Ks between 12/1/25 and 12/31/25 and the Holiday Classic Series stays open.