Columbus Race for Global Water 5K
About this race
Online pre-registration is now closed. You may still register in-person on Friday at the pre-race pickup and again on Saturday morning at the race site.
The Ohio Section of the Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) , Del-Co Water Co., the City of Columbus, and the City of Westerville are proud to partner with Water For People to host the 11th Annual Race for Global Water 5K in Westerville, OH. Water for People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. In a world where many people, mostly children, die every year because they don't have access to clean water and sanitation, you can help make a difference. Run or walk to support Water For People! For more information, please visit https://www.waterforpeople.org/.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Westerville.
Course
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Results — Columbus Race for Global Water 5K
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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, 33 Westerville events
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