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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Team Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lewis Center runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 30:51.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the 5k Registration starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
3400 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Columbus Race for Global Water 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:16 or better, the top quarter in 28:07, and half the field in 35:40; the last tenth came in after 59:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 23:44 | 18:18 |
| 30-39 | 30:13 | 21:12 |
| 40-49 | 23:14 | 26:15 |
| 50-59 | 32:06 | 27:39 |
| 60-69 | 47:45 | 39:17 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 66 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 114 to 232 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:34 to 35:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 232 (+54%) | 35:40 | under 23:16 | 17:15 |
| 2024 | 151 (-22%) | 33:25 | under 23:46 | 18:01 |
| 2023 | 194 (+92%) | 37:19 | under 25:09 | 18:40 |
| 2022 | 101 (-11%) | 32:44 | under 26:06 | 21:06 |
| 2021 | 114 | 34:34 | under 24:26 | 19:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:07, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Columbus Race for Global Water 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pre-Race Check-in and Bib Pickup: Friday October 2, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at RoadRunner Sports,. 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington. Race-day Check-in and Bib Pickup: 8:30 am – 9:30 am at Alum Reservior. Race day registration is available.
Awards
Stick around!! The awards will be presented immediately following the race.
Awards
Have the largest number of people from your company or utility to win the prestigious Corporate or Utility Challenge Award! You may start or join a team when you register online.
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
The Ohio Section of the Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) , Del-Co Water Co., the City of Columbus, and the City of Westerville are proud to partner with Water For People to host the 12th Annual Race for Global Water 5K. Water for People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. In a world where many people, mostly children, die every year because they don't have access to clean water and sanitation, you can help make a difference. Run or walk to support Water For People! For more information, please visit https://www.waterforpeople.org/.