Columbus Pet Run and Walk
About this race
Join us for the Columbus Pet Run and Walk, a fun-filled event for you and your furry friends! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, there's something for everyone. The event features a 1-mile walk and a 5K run, jog or walk and 10k so you can choose the distance that suits you best.
The scenic route takes you through beautiful parks and neighborhoods offering a picturesque backdrop for your run or walk. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs along, making it a true family-friendly event.
A portion of the proceeds from the event go towards supporting local animal shelters and rescue organizations, so you can feel good knowing you're helping pets in need.
Don't miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun and furry friends. Register today and get ready to wag and walk your way to a good time at the Columbus Pet Run and Walk!
- All 1mi, 5k and 10k participants will receive a giant size dog tag finisher's medal, a bandana (for either the human or the furry runner), a custom branded race bib, dog and cat treats, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments and more!
- All animal participants will receive a dog tag-sized finisher's medal!
- The first 200 people to register will also receive a frisbee!
All those who sign up for the virtual race will receive both giant and dog tag sized finisher's medals as well as dog and/or cat treats!
Pick your distance
Running
10k
5k
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5k
Virtual 1 Mile
Walking
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbus, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 8:47 PM local time (EDT) in Columbus on May 23, 2026 — 14h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Columbus Pet Run and Walk
98 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the 10k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cara Gozzard | 44:47 | 7:13 /mi |
| 2 | Samuel Hallock | 46:39 | 7:31 /mi |
| 3 | Erin Devine | 52:44 | 8:30 /mi |
| 4 | Michele Devine | 52:44 | 8:30 /mi |
| 5 | Allison Devine | 52:47 | 8:31 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 97 Columbus events
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