2026 Columbus Aruna Run

2026 Columbus Aruna Run

Free. Employ. Empower. #runherfreedom #forherfreedom

Join the 12th Annual Columbus Aruna Run at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. This event supports the Aruna Project's mission to create lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM EDT (Races begin)
• Location: Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Northeast Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH
• Parking: Ample parking available.
• Distance: 5K, 1-Mile Run
• Registration Fees: 100% of fees go to the Aruna Project.
• Early Bird: $37 + processing fee (March 18 – April 19)
• Standard: $42 + processing fee (April 20 – June 14)
• Late: $47 + processing fee (June 15 – June 20)
• Register by June 1st to guarantee t-shirt and size.

Packet Pickup

• Advance: TBA
• At the run: Saturday, June 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Course Map

Click here to view map online.

Fundraising & Awards

• Create a team and earn a $25 Aruna Shop gift card for every 10 people who join.
• Earn a $25 Aruna Shop gift card for every $250 individually fundraised.
• Awards for top female and male finishers in each race, and top individual and team fundraisers.

Swag

Includes an Aruna Beach Bag and a District Tri-Blend Tee. Register by June 1st for guaranteed t-shirt and size.

The Cause

Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free trafficked women.

FAQs

• Walkers are welcome.
• Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race but can cheer from the sidelines.
• Strollers are welcome; start towards the back.

Contact Information

• Event Contact: Sarah Prudhomme
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Visit website