Name: Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Columbus
Start: 2026-04-12
End: 2026-04-12
Location: Columbus, Ohio

About the Event

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15
Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$22.00

10K

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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$30.00

5K

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$30.00

Half Marathon

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$55.00

Kid's Dash

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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$17.00

Virtual Race

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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$17.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Columbus.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.0° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 2.2° / 14.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.1 /

water_drop 67.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.0° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 2.2° / 14.2°

air 13.1 km/h

water_drop 67.0%

About Columbus

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.