About the Warm Up Columbus
The course is a one-mile loop run repeatedly on flat road, which means spectators can watch from a single spot and see runners come through again and again. Pace teams are out there, covering a wide range of speeds including a walking group, so you are rarely alone on the road. The surroundings are suburban Dublin, and the loop keeps the atmosphere concentrated.
Packet pickup runs at a Fleet Feet location earlier in race week, with race-morning pickup inside a hotel at the start area. Traffic into the parking lots backs up early, so arriving well before the gun matters. The race director is direct about this: late arrivals should not expect a delayed start.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
142finishers
1:16:36winner
2:03:49median
3:52:07cutoff
Top 3: Randy Kelsey-Knapp (1:54:40) · Krisandra Mezera · Marjorie Mahle
10K · 2026 results
84finishers
43:18winner
1:00:53median
1:30:09cutoff
Top 3: Emily Banthin (43:18) · David Teran (43:28) · Kari Budde (43:31)
5K · 2026 results
70finishers
17:10winner
32:51median
1:05:17cutoff
Top 3: Nathaniel Tamminga (17:10) · S. Ash (21:07) · Nate Ash (21:08)
26.2 Miles · 2026 results
41finishers
2:48:27winner
4:00:03median
5:15:37cutoff
Top 3: Liam Goldsworthy (2:48:27) · Tim Stapert (3:00:11) · Harvey Lewis (3:10:03)
The Warm Up Columbus has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles2/7/2027 08:03$85
13.1 Miles2/7/2027 08:03$65
10K2/7/2027 08:03$50
5K2/7/2027 08:03$35
26.2 Miles2/7/2027 08:03$35
13.1 Miles2/7/2027 08:03$35
0.25 Miles2/7/2027 08:03Free
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