Greater Columbus Sports Commission Blog

As the weather changes, and we come off of a summer when we spent more time indoors than usual, the lure of getting out and active has never been greater.

Thanks to local organizations and businesses prioritizing safety procedures amidst COVID-19, sports leagues across the city are back in action

With fall looming, a three-day weekend ahead and outside adventures aplenty, this Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to get outside and safely explore some of the best outdoor activities in Columbus!

Columbus is a vibrant city that’s passionate about sports, fitness and wellness. While we may

Many citywide events have looked completely different in 2020, but for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, adapting for participant safety allows the city’s biggest race day party to continue virtually.

The annual race will be held on Aug. 28-30, giving participants the

Although we’re not gathering in the stands at Blue Jackets and Crew SC games this season, there’s still plenty to be excited for if you’re a Columbus sports fan.

Columbus is once again cheering on the Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blue Jackets continue their series rematch against

Participants laced up their running shoes for a 5K at home rather than on the track. Teams got competition ready with just their own co-workers rather than of a collection of Central Ohio organizations. Our Tailgate Zone celebrations were swapped with social media posts to show team spirit.

But

You’ve registered your team, rallied your co-workers and practiced your form for all 11 events. Now it’s time for The Community Cup, presented by The Columbus Foundation, to begin!

Starting on Saturday, Aug. 1, we’ll kick off The Community Cup at Fortress Obetz. With two virtual events and nine

Each summer we gather for The Community Cup, presented by The Columbus Foundation, for a day showing Columbus’ true passion for wellness and camaraderie. But in 2020, those tenets of teamwork have taken on new meaning.

This year, maybe camaraderie means you’re the co-worker who has brought

Looking to get a head start on your team’s quest for the Cup? The third annual Community Cup, presented by The Columbus Foundation, will be at Fortress Obetz from Aug. 1-5, but teams can take the competition a step further by maximizing their point totals before in-person events get underway.

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For the past two years, we’ve seen Columbus organizations come together at The Community Cup, presented by The Columbus Foundation, for an afternoon of team building, wellness and camaraderie. Although it’s unsafe for us to gather in large numbers again this summer, we’re feeling more eager than

Temperature checks, strict testing guidelines and limited exposure to the outside world. It may not sound like a normal event, but The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is leading the sports world with a thorough safety plan that brought the national event to Columbus this summer.

Before the event tipped