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Forward for Hope 5K
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Forward for Hope 5K

Columbus, Ohio, United States View on map
Aug 15, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us on Saturday August 15th, 2026 at Thompson Park in Upper Arlington to celebrate Carter Edell in the inaugural Forward for Hope 5K. Plan to participate in the 5K, walking or running, or in the quarter mile kids dash! If unable to make it to the event, consider joining us in a virtual 5K.

Forward for Hope was inspired by Charlie Murphy “to do something fun, because Carter was always fun!” Our hope is that this race unites friends, family and our community who shared in our suffering, to honor Carter and celebrate his light and the lives he touched. This event is to remember those we have lost to suicide and to spread awareness and come together in hope. All proceeds will go directly to The Carter Edell Foundation which will serve as a fund that gives back to the community and Upper Arlington students in various ways in honor of Carter. 

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” - Gandhi

Click here for more information on the Carter Edell Foundation.

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Running

5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

Aug 15, 2026 5K 5:30 PM
$45.00
Closed

5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

Aug 15, 2026 5K 5:30 PM
$45.00
Closed

Carter's Kids Dash

Aug 15, 2026 Carter's Kids Dash 5:15 PM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Columbus.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 19.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 31.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
73.7%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • 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)
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