Race With Us
to End Breast Cancer

Name: 2027 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
Location: North Bank Park

In Columbus
Saturday, May 15, 2027

Race With Us
to End Breast Cancer

In Columbus | Saturday, May 15, 2027

The Columbus Race for the Cure is back for its 35th year! Join us for one of the largest Komen events in the country and let’s make an impact together! Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.

Days to Race

Special Announcement | NBCAM Early Bird Pricing

Registration for the 2027 Columbus Race is officially live! In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can register for $10 off for the entire month of October. You do not want to miss out on this special Early Bird Rate. Adult/Virtual Adult Registration is $35 and Youth/Virtual Youth is $25 all month long! Register and save today!

Our Progress

Raised $25

Our Goal $900,000.00

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2 Registered and counting! Sign up today!

Event Day Details

North Bank Park
311 W Long St
Columbus, OH
43215

Location

Schedule

Virtual Spirit Week | May 9 to May 14
Packet Pick Up | May 14

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Local Event FAQs

What is the cost to register?
Early Bird Registration Fees through October 31:
Adult: $35
Virtual Adult: $35
Youth (under 18): $25
Virtual Youth (under 18) $25

Register early to beat the November 1 price increase!

How long is the Race? The Race is approximately 3.1 miles. You may also choose to walk a one-mile route.

Can I bring my dog(s) to the event? No. For the safety of event participants/due to local regulations, only service animals will be allowed at the event.

Can I walk the Race? Absolutely!

Where do I park? A parking map is coming soon!

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Why We Race

Mary's Story

I’ve lost an aunt to breast cancer and over the years, some of my very best friends on my team have gone through a diagnosis. While I hate adding names to my Race bib, I know the money I raise supports crucial work to help find the cures to end breast cancer.

-Mary R.

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Shirts/Packet Pick-up

2027 Race Shirt

Every registered participant will receive an event T-shirt. Shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.

Participants who register by Sunday, May 2, 2027 will have their shirts mailed prior to Race day, without exception. Those who register after Sunday, May 2, 2027 can get their shirt at Packet Pick-up or on Race morning.

Packet Pick-up

North Bank Park
311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215
Friday, May 14 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shirt sizes at Packet Pick-Up and on Race morning are not guaranteed.

Packet Pick Up Parking Map Coming Soon!

2027 Race Bibs

Every registered participant will receive a race bib. All participants that plan to participate in the 5k or 1 Mile course must wear a race bib AND be registered due to safety and liability. Spectators are welcome to join you on race morning but must stay within North Bank Park and not go out on the race course.

Participants who register by Sunday, May 2, 2027 will have their race bib mailed prior to Race day with their t-shirt, without exception. Those who register after May 2, 2027 can get their race bib and t-shirt at Packet Pick-up or on Race morning.

The color of your bib will be determined by your registration selection. Those who select running will receive a gray bib. Those that select walking will receive a white bib. Those who select to be recognized as a survivor or those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer will receive a special color bib.

Timing Chips

The 2027 Columbus Race will not be a timed event. No timing chips will be available.

Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of our entire breast cancer community, especially people living with living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:

Hope Village Celebration | 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Group Photo at Hope Village | 7:50 a.m.

Pathway of Hope | 8:10 a.m.

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Three ways to help Susan G. Komen

Race for the Cure is Susan G. Komen’s premier 5K running event. Registration fees get you to the starting line, but your fundraising and generosity will help us cross the finish line to our vision of a world without breast cancer.

Fundraise

Every dollar you raise helps us drive research, provide care, unify communities and take action in our mission to end breast cancer.

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Donate on behalf of a participant

Ready to make a difference? Search for a participant or team now to donate on their behalf.

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Give to the event goal

Ending breast cancer needs all of us. Give directly to our event and help us reach our $900,000.00 goal.

Give

Fundraise and Get Rewarded

Our Race fundraisers are rewarded with amazing Komen swag!

Fundraisers ensure Komen can make a difference in the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. Race fundraisers earn points for every dollar raised to be redeemed for exclusive Komen swag. Visit https://www.komen.org/komenincentives to see all items available.

Program details: $1 raised = 1 point earned. Redeem at any time, as often as you like, for as many items as you like, based on your points available. Points expire after 18 months of no fundraising activity.

All items subject to availability. Reward redemption account information will be sent via email from komenincentives@genumark.com when the first $100 is raised.

Visit ShopKomen to stock up on even more gear.