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Columbus Race for Global Water 5K
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Columbus Race for Global Water 5K

Westerville, Ohio, United States
Oct 03, 2026
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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/. 

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Columbus Race for Global Water 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Westerville.

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5k Team Registration

Here you can create or join a team. ***If you are a Corporate Team who would like to pay for your employees to participate, please contact the Race Director through the contact form on the front page to discuss payment options***

Oct 03, 2026 5K 9:30 AM
$30.00
Open

5k Registration

Oct 03, 2026 5K 9:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 9-year monthly averages for October in Westerville.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 11.7° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 22.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 11.7° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 22.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.2
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.5mm

About Westerville

Columbus Race for Global Water 5K takes place in Westerville, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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