Stonewall Columbus Drag Race 2026

Racers, start your engines! Run, walk, dance, strut, or roll your way through Pride — at 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, you’re 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