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Forward for Hope 5K
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Forward for Hope 5K

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Aug 15, 2026
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.

Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the Forward for Hope 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, Carter's Kids Dash featuring a flat and fast course in Columbus.

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Running

5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

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

5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

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

Carter's Kids Dash

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

Weather Overview

These values represent the 5-year monthly averages for August in Columbus.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 18.7° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 28.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 18.7° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 31.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
13.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.8mm

About Columbus

Forward for Hope 5K takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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