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The Flutter Run

Columbus, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 27 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Run, flutter, or walk with us! Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to host our third annual 5k, raising funds to support the Conservatory's mission to connect people to nature and create life-enhancing experiences. By participating in our 5k, you're not only embarking on a scenic journey through the beautiful Franklin Park but also contributing to impactful efforts that sustain our mission. Your support helps fund educational programs, events, and initiatives that engage and connect our community to the wonders of the natural world. Join us this summer to learn more about pollinators and celebrate nature and community at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! Let's run, flutter, or walk for a cause and pave the way for a greener, more connected future.

Our Event Options

5K Run/Walk: A fun tour of the Conservatory grounds and Franklin Park, this event is designed for all ages and abilities!

Caterpillar Crawl Kids Run: Recommended for children 8 and under, the Caterpillar Crawl is a bite-sized race for our younger runners.

Spectator-Only Registration: Interested in attending, but running or walking is not your thing? Join us as a spectator and help cheer on participants! Spectator-only registration includes entry to the event and admission to the Conservatory for the day.

Event Start Times

8:10 AM - Caterpillar Crawl Kids Run

8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk

Races Offered

Caterpillar Crawl Kids Run

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 0.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$10.00

Spectator-Only Registration (includes entrance to the event/Conservatory for the day)

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Spectator-Only Registration (includes entrance to the event/Conservatory for the day)

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$5.00

5K Run/Walk

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$40.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

16.7° / 27.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.6° / 27.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:03

nightlight Sunset

21:00

About Columbus

Learn more about the host city, 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.