Hilltop U.S.A. 5K 2026

The longest-running race on the Hilltop, "Giving Back with Every Step," supports local heroes and the Columbus Westside Running Club. The "PR-friendly lollipop course" on the paved Camp Chase Trail is flat and fast, ideal for chasing a new best or running your first race. All participants receive a shirt, a "collector's medal celebrating 250 years of America's Independence," and a "post-race scoop of Sweet Tooth Ice Cream." For a "true test of strength and endurance," consider the ruck option at the Hilltop U.S.A. 5K!