Sam's Fans 5K
About this race
Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Sam’s Fans 5K at Wolfe Park! This community-centered event is more than just a race—it’s a day filled with fun, purpose, and joy for participants of all ages. Proceeds from the event support Sam’s Fans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Music and Art Therapy Programs for seriously ill children and their families.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the event includes a 5K race, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Kids 1-Mile Run as part of the RunColumbus kids series, making it the perfect outing for the entire family. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual walker, or simply there to support the cause, your participation helps us bring joy, healing, and creativity to children in need through music and art. Come out, make memories, and be a part of something truly meaningful! Don’t miss this chance to have fun, give back, and make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Awards: Top 2 male and female overall 5k, Top 2 male and top 2 female for kid's series one mile.
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Sam's Fans 5k
Sam's Fans 1-Miler
RUNColumbus Kids Series 1-Mile Race
Sam's Fans Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bexley, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 8:53 PM local time (EDT) in Bexley on May 31, 2026 — 14h 48m of daylight.
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2026 results — Sam's Fans 5K
Sam's Fans Virtual 5K · 10 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Reisinger | 28:14 | 9:06 /mi |
| 2 | Richard Locke II | 35:14 | 11:22 /mi |
| 3 | Lesa Weaver | 36:37 | 11:49 /mi |
| 4 | Johanna Lapczynski | 38:15 | 12:20 /mi |
| 5 | Kathy Henderson | 39:35 | 12:46 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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, 3 Bexley events
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