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Fitness & Races

Workouts with a View

Free Fitness Classes

Fitness Class Schedule

May – September

Whether you’re getting your heart pumping with cardio or finding your center with yoga, the North Lawn of the Commons is the place to take your workout classes outside – and it’s all free. 

Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare and coordinated by Quality Wellness and RawYoga614, you’ll find four classes every week from May through September.  Here’s how it works: 

  • First, fill out the online waiver and release to participate in fitness classes. 
    • The fitness waiver is required for all class attendants.
  • Then, you can attend all Columbus Commons fitness classes for the season. 
  • You may come and go to any of the fitness classes as you wish as long as you sign the fitness waiver! No need to RSVP. 

Tuesdays: HIIT

5:30 & 6:30pm

Wednesdays: Yoga

5:30 & 6:30pm

Cancellation Policy

  • Classes will be canceled in the event of severe weather (heavy rain, thunderstorm or heat advisory) or unsafe grass conditions.
  • Our website will be updated to reflect when classes are canceled, updates will be posted to our Instagram, and an email will be sent to participants. 
Sign up for Fitness Here

Run Your Race at the commons

runners with drinks cheers after the marathon

Capital City Half Marathon Finish-Line Party & Post-Race Concert

Produced by M3S Sports

The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K will host their post-race celebration at Columbus Commons.

Register Here

Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K

Produced by Autism Speaks

The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it’s a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run!

Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of an inspiring experience filled with connection and purpose. The event features a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities,

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girls at the 5k

Girls on the Run Central Ohio
Spring 5K

Produced by Girls on the Run of Central Ohio

Each Girls on the Run season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K with a post-race program at Columbus Commons. 

Cheer on program participants as they celebrate this milestone of crossing the finish line! 

Register Here

Kickball is back!

You might remember the joys of kickball from grade school: no special equipment, no private coaching, just the pure satisfaction of launching a ball across a grass field.

Gather a team or join one for weekly games all summer long at Columbus Commons! 

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