Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K
- Date Sun 31st May 2026 - Tue 30th June 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price $10.75 - $39.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate pride and community at the Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K, happening from May 31 to June 30, 2026, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Franklin! This exciting event invites participants to join the SECOND ANNUAL STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE, featuring a lively in-person fun run on June 27, and an inclusive virtual 5K option that can be completed anytime during the month of June.
The in-person fun run kicks off at 11 AM on June 27, starting from Stonewall Columbus and meandering through the iconic Short North district on a delightful 1.5-mile route. Participants of all paces are encouraged to run, walk, dance, or strut their way through the course, with opportunities to enjoy drink specials and promotions along the way. The fun culminates in a fabulous Drag Race Block Party, wrapping up at 3 PM, complete with costume awards for the best in drag excellence and creativity. Registration fees support vital programming and operations at Stonewall Columbus, while also contributing to a new Drag Artist Navigator position with the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of pride, community, and creativity!
The in-person fun run kicks off at 11 AM on June 27, starting from Stonewall Columbus and meandering through the iconic Short North district on a delightful 1.5-mile route. Participants of all paces are encouraged to run, walk, dance, or strut their way through the course, with opportunities to enjoy drink specials and promotions along the way. The fun culminates in a fabulous Drag Race Block Party, wrapping up at 3 PM, complete with costume awards for the best in drag excellence and creativity. Registration fees support vital programming and operations at Stonewall Columbus, while also contributing to a new Drag Artist Navigator position with the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of pride, community, and creativity!
Organiser's Description
STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE: FUN RUN & BLOCK PARTY
Racers, start your engines! Run, walk, dance, strut, or roll your way through Prideat your own fabulous pace.
Join us for the SECOND ANNUAL STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE, featuring both an in-person fun run and a virtual 5K option you can complete anytime during the month of June!
IN-PERSON STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE FUN RUN!
June 27 at Stonewall Columbus - Join us for a fun run & bar crawl with Stonewall Columbus and Fleet Feet. Come as you are or dressed to _dazzle_. The fun run starts at Stonewall at 11am, sashaying through beloved Short North destinations, before finishing up back at Stonewall for our Drag Race Block Party extravaganza!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Race Check-in: 10-10:45 AM
* Fun Run start: 11 AM
* Route: ~1.5 mile route from Stonewall through the Short North
* Block Party: Wraps up at 3 PM
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* Official Stonewall Drag Race Shirt
* Stonewall Columbus Drag Race bib
* Stonewall Columbus Drag Race finisher medal
All paces welcome! Whether you sprint or strut, youre encouraged to ENJOY THE ROUTE, and stop at participating spots along High Street offering drink specials or other promotions to participants.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION
Can't make the in-person event? Complete your 5K anytime during June at a time and place of your choosing! Participants can have their packets mailed directly to their home.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* May 1 - May 31: $35
* June 1 - June 30: $40
* Additional Shirt: $20
PACKET PICKUP: Fleet Feet Upper Arlington (1344 W Lane Ave) from June 15-26 during normal business hours. Event day pickup available one hour before the event start.
COSTUME AWARDS
* Best in Drag Excellence The look that serves head-to-toe excellence and performance energy
* Most Creative Concept Groundbreaking, original, and completely unique
* Best Group Costume Cohesion, coordination, and collective slay
* Best Group Name Be creative, outrageous, and make us laugh
FUNDRAISING AWARDS
* Top Individual Fundraiser Highest total raised by a single participant
* Top Team Fundraiser The group that brought in the most support
_REGISTRATION FEES AND FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT STONEWALL COLUMBUS PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS. NEW THIS YEAR, WE WILL ALSO BE ALLOCATING A PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO HELP FUND A DRAG ARTIST NAVIGATOR POSITION WITH THE GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL (GCAC). LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GCAC NAVIGATOR PROGRAM HERE [https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/]._
Racers, start your engines! Run, walk, dance, strut, or roll your way through Prideat your own fabulous pace.
Join us for the SECOND ANNUAL STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE, featuring both an in-person fun run and a virtual 5K option you can complete anytime during the month of June!
IN-PERSON STONEWALL COLUMBUS DRAG RACE FUN RUN!
June 27 at Stonewall Columbus - Join us for a fun run & bar crawl with Stonewall Columbus and Fleet Feet. Come as you are or dressed to _dazzle_. The fun run starts at Stonewall at 11am, sashaying through beloved Short North destinations, before finishing up back at Stonewall for our Drag Race Block Party extravaganza!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Race Check-in: 10-10:45 AM
* Fun Run start: 11 AM
* Route: ~1.5 mile route from Stonewall through the Short North
* Block Party: Wraps up at 3 PM
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:
* Official Stonewall Drag Race Shirt
* Stonewall Columbus Drag Race bib
* Stonewall Columbus Drag Race finisher medal
All paces welcome! Whether you sprint or strut, youre encouraged to ENJOY THE ROUTE, and stop at participating spots along High Street offering drink specials or other promotions to participants.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION
Can't make the in-person event? Complete your 5K anytime during June at a time and place of your choosing! Participants can have their packets mailed directly to their home.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* May 1 - May 31: $35
* June 1 - June 30: $40
* Additional Shirt: $20
PACKET PICKUP: Fleet Feet Upper Arlington (1344 W Lane Ave) from June 15-26 during normal business hours. Event day pickup available one hour before the event start.
COSTUME AWARDS
* Best in Drag Excellence The look that serves head-to-toe excellence and performance energy
* Most Creative Concept Groundbreaking, original, and completely unique
* Best Group Costume Cohesion, coordination, and collective slay
* Best Group Name Be creative, outrageous, and make us laugh
FUNDRAISING AWARDS
* Top Individual Fundraiser Highest total raised by a single participant
* Top Team Fundraiser The group that brought in the most support
_REGISTRATION FEES AND FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT STONEWALL COLUMBUS PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS. NEW THIS YEAR, WE WILL ALSO BE ALLOCATING A PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO HELP FUND A DRAG ARTIST NAVIGATOR POSITION WITH THE GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL (GCAC). LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GCAC NAVIGATOR PROGRAM HERE [https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/]._
Races
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Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Fun Run
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$39.95
The Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Fun Run is a fabulous, highenergy run/walk and block party celebrating community and Pride365 days a year. Join us for movement, music, drag, and support for Stonewall Columbus and our vibrant LGBTQ+ community. -
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Block Party
Incl. $3.75 Fee
Sat 27th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$10.75
Not into running? No problem! Join us at Stonewall Columbus during the Drag Race Fun Run for a lively block party experienceno participation required. Hang out, cheer on participants, enjoy drag performances, music, community, and celebrate Pride in a relaxed, welcoming space. Includes one drink ticket that can be redeemed for a beer, seltzer, or mocktail. -
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Virtual 5K
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.95
Cant make it to Stonewall in person? You can still show up with Pride! The Stonewall Columbus Virtual 5K lets you participate from anywhererun, walk, roll, or move on your own schedule and in your own space. Every registration supports Stonewall Columbus and helps keep Pride going 365 days a year, so no matter where you are, youre helping uplift and strengthen our LGBTQ+ community. Join us and be part of the movement!
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