Big Bad Wolfe Run

  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Columbus, Ohio
  • Price $7.10 - $81.30
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 5km, 1km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Big Bad Wolfe Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Columbus, Franklin! This vibrant event offers race options for everyone, including a 1K, a Kids Run, a 5K, and more challenging distances of 10 miles and 20 miles. Whether you’re a seasoned runner gearing up for a fall marathon or a beginner looking to enjoy a fun day out, the Big Bad Wolfe Run has the perfect distance for you!

All races take place on the smooth, paved Alum Creek Trail, ensuring a comfortable running experience. Participants can look forward to fantastic swag, including unique bib numbers, finisher medals, and our exclusive full-zip lifestyle hooded sweatshirts. So, gather your friends and family, don your best red attire, and join the fun as we keep the big bad wolf at bay in this delightful celebration of community and fitness. Don’t miss out on this memorable event – mark your calendars for September 28 and prepare to make some great memories!

Organiser's Description

RACE START TIMES:

* 7:30 AM - 1K
* 7:50 AM - KIDS RUN
* 8:00 AM - 20M & 10M
* 8:10 AM - 5K

_Late starts are not allowed, please arrive early enough to ensure you can start on time._

ABOUT THIS RACE

Whether you're getting ready for that Fall full or half marathon or looking to test your summer training in a 5K, the Big Bad Wolfe Run is for you. We have race options of 5K, 10 miles, and 20 miles. Join us on September 28th for something great, the Big Bad Wolfe Run. _This race is all on the paved asphalt Alum Creek Trail, IT IS NOT A TRAIL RUN._

We're going to deliver great swag, finisher medals for everyone, and a fun time. You're going to deliver the memories. Band together with the rest of the villagers and come run with us!

As you take part in the Big Bad Wolfe Run, you'll be joining in the tradition of keeping the big bad wolf at bay. [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/BigBadWolfeRun?page=TheHistoricalRoots] Just as the folks of Central Ohio have done for generations, kick off your Fall by wearing red and hitting the paths in memory of Little Red.

NEW IN 2025!

We are pleased to add a 1-kilometer (0.62 miles) race option to this year's Big Bad Wolfe Run. This event is intended for all ages. If you're a youngster and our 200-meter kids run is a little too short for you, sign up for the 1K! If you're new to walking or running and the idea of making it through a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) route is too intimidating, sign up for the 1K! All 1K Run/Walk participants will get the same participant swag as all other distances: a unique Big Bad Wolfe Run bib number, a fantastic finisher medal, and our world-famous comfortable full-zip lifestyle hooded sweatshirt. We've got a distance for you, and we hope to see you on Sunday, September 28!

Races

  • 20 Mile Run

    Incl. $6.30 Fee & Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $81.30

  • 10 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $6.00 Fee & Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $76.00

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (8:10AM EDT)

    $65.40

  • 1K Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.40 Fee & Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $65.40

  • Kids Run - Approx. 200 Meters

    Incl. $2.10 Fee

    Sun 28th September 2025 (7:50AM EDT)

    $7.10

    This 200-meter dash is for the little wolves in Columbus. It is free but limited to the first 25 registrants. Kids Run registrants will receive a Big Bad Wolfe Run ribbon.

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105 Park Dr, Columbus, 43209, OH, United States

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