Love of Languages 5K
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the inaugural Love of Languages 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Franklin. This completely free event, hosted at the RPAC North Plaza near The Buckeye Bike Hub, invites participants of all ages and paces—whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or simply looking to stroll and enjoy the atmosphere. The Love of Languages 5K is a celebration of multilingualism and the importance of language education at The Ohio State University.
Lace up your sneakers and come together with fellow language enthusiasts, students, and educators to support language learning while getting active. The race will be officially chip-timed by Columbus Running Company, adding an exciting competitive edge to the fun! Embrace the spirit of community and help create meaningful experiences for students to enhance their language skills and prepare for a successful future. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration—mark your calendars and show your love for languages!
Lace up your sneakers and come together with fellow language enthusiasts, students, and educators to support language learning while getting active. The race will be officially chip-timed by Columbus Running Company, adding an exciting competitive edge to the fun! Embrace the spirit of community and help create meaningful experiences for students to enhance their language skills and prepare for a successful future. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration—mark your calendars and show your love for languages!
Organiser's Description
Lace up and join The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences on September 20, 2026, for the inaugural Love of Languages 5K Run/Walk! This event is COMPLETELY FREE and takes place at the RPAC North Plaza, near The Buckeye Bike Hub (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave [https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Buckeye+Bike+Hub/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8541485ff248b9e7?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]). Open to all ages and paces, this fun, feel-good event brings together runners, students, educators and language lovers to celebrate multilingualism, support language learning and get moving. Whether you sprint, jog or stroll, come out and show your love for languages!
This race will be officially chip timed by Columbus Running Company.
The Love of Language is a celebration of the commitment to language education at Ohio State. Your support creates meaningful experiences and opportunities for students to elevate their language skills, broaden their global perspectives, prepare for success in any field and to lead with confidence in todays world. Make a gift today to the Humanities Fund [https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/302445?fund=302445&Source_Code=AGASC-EVT-S-ON-LoveofLang5K] to help students build their language skills, connect with others, and become confident leaders.
This race will be officially chip timed by Columbus Running Company.
The Love of Language is a celebration of the commitment to language education at Ohio State. Your support creates meaningful experiences and opportunities for students to elevate their language skills, broaden their global perspectives, prepare for success in any field and to lead with confidence in todays world. Make a gift today to the Humanities Fund [https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/302445?fund=302445&Source_Code=AGASC-EVT-S-ON-LoveofLang5K] to help students build their language skills, connect with others, and become confident leaders.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
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Location
337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, 43210, OH, United States
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