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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
St. Bartholomew School, Columbus IN
5K
46–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–58°F
dry
2024
41–63°F
dry
2023
48–76°F
dry
2022
56–75°F
dry
2021
53–75°F
rain
2020
44–52°F
dry
2019
51–62°F
dry
2018
36–54°F
dry
2017
43–53°F
rain
2016
49–62°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: The Polidor 5K Run/Walk
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: St. Bartholomew School, Columbus, IN
- Registration: Check in and same day registration from 7:00-8:00 am, day of event.
Course Details
- Certification: Certified 5K course through the Donner Park area.
- Parking: Ample parking on site available.
- Volunteers: Support volunteers are positioned at intersections.
- Solidarity: Participants will walk and run in solidarity with market women and peasant farmers in Limonade.
Literacy Program
- Purpose: To help raise funds for basic class supplies and teacher stipends.
- Carnival Celebration: Participants undertake a cross country walk to celebrate literacy.
- Community Engagement: Encourage recruitment of more learners through dance and singing in rural communities.
- Partnership: ALFA is a project of Friends of Haiti at St. Bartholomew Parish, in collaboration with St. Anne & St. Isidore parishes.
Milestone Celebration
- Years of Impact: This year marks 22 years of literacy in Limonade, Haiti and beyond.
- Community Support: Encouraging community support through participation and donations.
- Long-term Goals: Aiming to improve literacy and education access for all participants.
- Get Involved: Join us in making a difference by participating in the event.
For more information, please visit the [official race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/ThePolidor5KRunWalk?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
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