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Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival

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Lockbourne, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 13 Sep, 2026

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sell $55.00

About the Event

Join us for Columbus Humane’s 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival, a community event raising funds to support animal cruelty investigations across Franklin County.

Run, walk, or simply come celebrate animals—every step helps protect pets in need. The event takes place Sunday, September 13 at Bank Run Metro Park (1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne, OH), with the 5K beginning at 9 a.m. and the Dog Festival featuring dog-centric vendors running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All proceeds support Columbus Humane’s Animal Cruelty Investigations, where humane agents work year-round to advocate for, educate about, and rescue animals in need. The first 400 registrants will receive swag bags and event T-shirts, and the event is both dog- and family-friendly—so even if you don’t want to run, register and come enjoy the festival.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$55.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lockbourne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.1° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 14.8° / 25.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.6 /

water_drop 68.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.1° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 14.8° / 25.9°

air 7.6 km/h

water_drop 68.1%

About Lockbourne

Learn more about the host city, Lockbourne.

Lockbourne is a village in Franklin County and Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. The population was 236 at the 2020 census. Lockbourne is located near Rickenbacker International Airport and was the source of its original name: Lockbourne Air Force Base.