Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Columbus

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Columbus, OH; Smith Farm Park, 3285 Watkins Rd, 43207
Type: RUN

At a glance

A delightfully quirky, donut-themed race for all ages and paces, offering a half marathon, 5k, and 10k with sweet rewards at the finish.

Fun
Quirky

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Embrace a delightful twist on your run at the Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event playfully asks, "DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?" and delivers on the promise of sweet fun. Perfect for all ages and paces, including walkers, it offers a half marathon, 5k, and 10k. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, complete with a designer shirt, custom medal, chip-timing, free photos, and a delicious donut awaiting you at the finish line. A virtual option is also available.

What to expect

Enjoy a fun, donut-themed experience perfect for the whole family.
Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and free photos.
Celebrate your finish with a delicious donut and chip-timed results.

Standout details

Donut-themed fun for all ages
Designer shirt & custom medal
Delicious donut at the finish line
Free race photos

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 11:07 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $25.98
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 8:19 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $34.28
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Jan 5, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $34.28
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 2:00 AM EDT · Closes Jan 5, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $62.28
Opens Aug 11, 2024, 10:04 AM EDT · Closes Oct 14, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $46.28
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $20.83
Opens Sep 26, 2024, 3:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

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The course

Flat
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

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 r egistration 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!

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