The race is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Scioto Audubon Metro Park in Columbus, OH.

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and a Kids Fun Run.

Proceeds support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Participants may also bring non-perishable food or gently used clothing/blankets to donate.

Packet pickup occurs only on race day beginning at 8:15 AM at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. There is no early pickup.

Kids Fun Run: 9:00 AM
All other distances: 9:15 AM
Course closes at 12:45 PM.

Yes. Timing is chip-based and results are posted online.

Registration follows the tiered pricing found here, including separate pricing for Kids Fun Run and Virtual racers.

Yes. Register by 1:00 PM on November 10 for guaranteed sizing.

Yes. Race day registration opens at 8:15 AM, although shirt availability may be limited.

Yes. Virtual 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options are offered. Virtual racers receive swag via mail if they register before the mailing cutoff, and may submit times through December 31.

Course maps for each distance are linked on the event page found at the USA Race Timing site and here.

Water and aid support are provided; check course maps or pre-race communication for specific station locations and amenities

Parking is free at Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Yes. Strollers are allowed. Dogs must be leashed; dog owners are advised to start behind the main group. A dog water bowl will be available at the finish

Yes, but they are not recommended. Keep volume low enough to hear course staff and for your safety

There is no formal awards ceremony. All finishers in the 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon receive medals

Age groups include: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, then 5-year increments from 20–24 through 90+. Age group placings will be posted online. There are no age-group specific awards for this event.

The course closes at 12:45 PM, providing a 3.5-hour limit for half marathoners (approximately a 16:01 pace). The course is open for all race distances until this time.

The event proceeds rain, snow, or shine. Start times may adjust in the event of dangerous conditions such as lightning or prevalent ice.

Yes. Runners may switch down in any distance on race day. If you know ahead of time, please notify the registration team. If it is a mid-race decision, please notify the timer upon finishing

Yes. Additional items (hats, shirts, tutus, hoodies) may be purchased during registration, with limited availability on race day.

Alert a course marshal or call 911. Marshals are stationed along the route.

Packets are mailed to virtual racers who register before the mailing deadline of November 4. Those registering late will receive packets as time allows.

Yes! Volunteer sign-up is available on the registration platform and it is a WONDERFUL way to give back to both our running community and our charity partners!

No. However, runners are able to transfer their entry into another USA Race Timing & Event Management Race

Yes. Chip-timed results and age group standings are posted online. Live results also automatically post every 5 minutes during the race.

It’s Thanksgiving season. There will be pies for all finishers as well as other snacks and refreshments!

The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00 AM and offers both paid (with swag) and free (no-swag) options. Parents should supervise participants.

Which came first, the chicken or the virtual egg? YES! Big Tom as well as Kung-Fu Tammy will be at the race!

On the USA Race Timing website under the Run To Feed The Hungry event listing.

Email us at: usaracetiming@gmail.com