Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus OH
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
👟 Event Overview
- Event Name: Walking with the Dead 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk
- Date: 2025-10-03
- Location: Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH
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🎉 Event Features
- Family Fun: Beer garden, costume prizes, ghost tours and fun for the whole family.
- Sponsors: Sponsored by Green Lawn Cemetery and Jones Lumber.
- Scenic Course: Take a tour past monuments and the final resting places of notable figures.
- Ghoulish Costumes: Dress up and bring the entire family in your most ghoulish outfit.
🏛️ Historical Significance
- Famous Residents: Home to several Ohio governors, Columbus Mayors, Famous Artists and Musicians.
- Notable Figures: Includes WWI Flying Ace Eddie Rickenbacker and many Civil War Generals and veterans.
- Monuments: The course features many impressive monuments honoring these historical figures.
- Community Support: The event supports the care and maintenance of Green Lawn Cemetery.
🥇 Participation Perks
- Drink Ticket: All racers 21 and older receive a drink ticket for a beer from the beer garden.
- Community Involvement: Organized by the Columbus Rotary Foundation and the Green Lawn Cemetery Association.
- Fun for Everyone: Enjoy an event that's just spooky enough for all ages.
- Engagement: Become part of a unique experience that blends history, community, and fitness.
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