Tour de Trails Events

Tour de Trails Events2023-05-03T10:56:45-04:00

Events

Run/Walk – April 15, 20232023-04-19T22:34:16-04:00

Registration and Event Information

Join us for the Tour de Trails 8K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Free Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 15th! Register by April 3 to save $5 off the $30 entry fee and guarantee your shirt size (additional $9 for shirt).

Onsite Location: Donner Park Shelter – Off Lafayette Street, between 17th and 22nd Streets.

Learn more about this event and register online.

Race Day Results:

Bicycle Challenge – May 13, 20232023-05-12T18:24:35-04:00

Registration and Event Information

Join us for the Tour de Trails 80K, 50K and 20K Bicycle Challenge on Saturday, May 13th! Registration for the Bicycle Challenge is $30. Register before May 1 to receive a $5 discount and guarantee a T-shirt size. Cost of a T-shirt is $9.

Starting at the Donner Shelter House, 20K bicyclists will get to explore our People Trail Network throughout town with police assistance at large intersections.  The 50K and 80K routes will take riders west of Columbus with the 50K going out to Grandview Lake and the 80K to Story Inn.  All three routes will have 1-2 SAG stops run by volunteers and providing snacks and refreshments.

All participants will receive a ticket for $1 off a Hog Molly Brewing Co. beverage at the After Party!

Onsite Location: Donner Park Shelter – Off Lafayette Street, between 17th and 22nd Streets.

Day of Timeline:

  • 7:30-9:00 a.m. – Onsite Registration/Packet Pickup
  • 8:00 a.m. – 50/80K Recommended Start
  • 9:00 a.m. – 20K Start
  • 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – After Party
  • 12:30p – Course Closes

Learn more about this event and register online.

This event is rain or shine, if cancelled all registrations are considered a donation to maintenance of the People Trails.

After Party – May 13, 20232023-05-11T16:58:18-04:00

NEW THIS YEAR, return to a community After Party at the Donner Park Shelter featuring music by Northbound Hounds, food by Big JT’s BBQ, beverages by Hog Molly Brewing Co., treats by 812 Bakehouse, yoga by Elemental Yoga, Zumba with Jana, and yard games!  The After Party is open to all community members.

Strut Your Pup – June 10, 20232023-05-29T12:49:59-04:00

Registration and Event Information

Join us at our first annual Strut Your Pup walk on Saturday, June 10th from 8:00-10:00 a.m.! This is a free, drop-in, event but donations will be accepted to benefit maintenance of the People Trails. Strut Your Pup around the Donner Park People Trail loop featuring water stops, complete crafts with your dog including a Jackson “Paw-Lick” and community art piece, enjoy a pup cup, and more!  All dogs must be on a leash.

Onsite Location: Donner Center Entrance (739 22nd Street, Columbus, IN 47201)

Community Booths:

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

FRIENDS OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

PET SUPPLIES PLUS

Turkey Trot – November 23, 20232023-04-19T22:40:46-04:00

Registration and Event Information

Join us for the Tour de Trails Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 23rd! This is a free, drop-in, event but donations will be accepted to benefit the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship program. Donations to scholarships underwrite the cost of programs for families who have financial barriers.

Onsite Location: Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena (2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus, IN 47201)

Tour de Trails Event Sponsors

Elite (Event Sponsors)

FORCE CONSTRUCTION CO.

Challenge Club

ANALYTICAL ENGINEERING, INC.

COLUMBUS ROCK GYM

DUNLAP & COMPANY INC.

EXPLORE BROWN COUNTY

MILESTONE CONTRACTORS

TAYLOR BROS CONSTRUCTION CO.

STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Mile Marker Club

AGRESTA, STORMS & O’LEARY PC

ATONS SELF STORAGE

FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS

FLOURISH COLUMBUS, INC.

GIGABITNOW INDIANA

GOODE TREE CARE

ROBERTSON PAVING

SIHO INSURANCE SERVICES

VOELZ, REED & MOUNT, LLC

Tour de Trails After Party Partners

BIG JT’S CRAFT BBQ

ELEMENTAL YOGA

HOG MOLLY BREWING CO.

NORTHBOUND HOUNDS

ZUMBA WITH JANA

Legacy Sponsors

QMIX

WIN 104.9

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

Bicycle Challenge SAG Sponsors

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

HENRY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Interested in sponsoring the Tour de Trails Events? Contact Celeste Reynolds, Project & Resource Development Director at creynolds@columbus.in.gov or by calling 812-375-2759.

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