Stop the Suffering 5k
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Scioto Audobon Metro Park, 400 W Whittier St, 43215
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun or walk to support animal rescue and welfare efforts in Columbus, helping Stop the Suffering save lives.
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The annual Stop the Suffering 5K is dedicated to supporting animal welfare in Columbus, OH. This 5K run and 1-mile walk directly benefits Stop the Suffering, a 501(c)(3) organization. Funds raised help save animals from at-risk situations, facilitating adoptions, transport from rural shelters, and covering essential veterinary and boarding costs. The organization also supports local spay and neuter programs, working to control the pet population.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or a 1-mile walk.
- Support a local 501(c)(3) dedicated to animal rescue.
- The event is held rain or shine.
Standout details
- Benefits animal rescue organization
- Supports pet adoptions and transport
- Aids local spay/neuter programs
- Rain or shine event
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $44.95
Opens Feb 2, 2026, 4:33 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $44.95
Opens Feb 2, 2026, 4:33 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $49.95
Opens Feb 2, 2026, 4:33 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
The annual 5K run/1 mile walk benefits Stop the Suffering, a 501 (c)(3) based in Columbus, Ohio that saves animals from shelters and other situations in which their lives might be at risk. STS adopts out about 500 dogs a year, transports around 4,000 cats and dogs from rural shelters and puppy mills, to rescue organizations. STS also sponsors the vet care, boarding expenses and other costs when needed to help save an animal's life. Additionally, STS has a program that helps with many local municipalities spay and neuter programs in order to help control the pet population.
This is a rain or shine event. In the instance of severe weather it would be up to the race director to call it for the safety of all participants, volunteers, and vendors.
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