Plus, Drake canceled his July 2 show in Columbus
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Cardio in Columbus: Must-try races, 5Ks, and marathons
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Send this story to your running buddy. | Photo by @memorialgolf
Columbus is home to many races this summer, so lace up your shoes and browse which one will be best for you. On your mark, get set, go.

FORE! Miler | Thursday, May 25 | 7 p.m. | Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin | $55 | Race four miles and finish on the 18th green of the Memorial Tournament.

Memorial Day Run, Walk, Ruck and Roll | Sunday, May 28 | 9:30 a.m. | National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St., Downtown | $50 | Runners will receive two museum tickets + a complimentary beer from Taft’s Brewpourium from this 3.1 mile race.

Run for Beer | Saturday, June 3 | 11 a.m. | Parsons North Brewing Company, 685 Parsons Ave., Columbus | $35 | Walk or run this 5K and then grab a free craft beer from Parsons.

AEP Ohio Columbus 10K | Sunday, June 4 | 8 a.m. | North Bank Park, 311 W. Long St., Downtown | $0-$60 | Run 6.2 miles along the river, High Street, and German Village and enjoy a post-race party.

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Start the Dublin Irish Festival with a runner’s high. | Photo by @dublinirishfest

Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile | Saturday, July 1 | 7 a.m. | The Boathouse, 679 W. Spring St., Columbus | $19-$44 | The patriotic-themed, family-friendly event has a kids dash + one mile, four mile, and eight mile race options.

Candy Race 5K | Saturday, July 29 | 8 a.m. | Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd., Dublin | $15-$30 | Sign the kids up for a tot dash or race 3.1 miles to earn a candy packet at the finish line.

Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6:35 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Downtown Dublin | $5-$50 | Run through Historic Dublin + finish with a post-race party and concert.
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Events
Friday, May 12
  • Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop | Friday, May 12 | 4-9 p.m. | Grove City Town Center | Free | Stroll through shops in the historic town center + grab dinner from local food trucks.
  • Live Music Weekends at The Plow | Friday, May 12 | Iron Plow Vineyards, 26750 Mount Pleasant Rd., Columbus | Free | Sip wine while you listen to local singers on the vineyard patio.
Saturday, May 13
  • Mother’s Day Market | Saturday, May 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Understory, 2571 Neil Ave, Columbus | Free | Listen to live music as you shop from 40+ vendors and artisans.
  • Blooms & Butterflies | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $22 | Stroll amid hundreds of colorful, exotic butterflies flying freely through the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome.
Sunday, May 14
  • Mother’s Day Brunch | Sunday, May 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hofbrauhaus Columbus Brewery & Restaurant, 800 Goodale Blvd., Columbus | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a German brunch and cocktails + the entire gift shop is 20% off.
  • Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. UNC Greensboro | Sunday, May 14 | 1 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 560 Borror Dr., Columbus | $8-$11 | Grab a hot dog and beer + cheer on the Buckeyes.
100+ more events
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SmartAsset matches you with vetted financial advisors in your area. | Photo by SmartAsset
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News Notes
Concert
  • Drake and 21 Savage canceled their Sunday, July 2 concert at the Schottenstein Center. They rap stars will still perform on Saturday, July 1 as their only Ohio show for the tour. Refunds and accommodations are in the works. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Shop
  • FLOWER day-ze, a local florist, will have a pop-up at Budd Dairy Food Hall tonight from 6-11 p.m. Browse colorful and seasonal bouquets in the main hall just in time for Mother’s Day or to celebrate a graduate in your life.
Development
  • The Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland broke ground on a 25,000-sqft STEM facility at 1295 Hubbard Rd. The $16 million learning center is expected to open in 2024 + will feature science and technology labs, a greenhouse, and areas for mechanics, carpentry, and welding. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Biz
  • Rally House, a Kansas-based sports merch retailer, bought Conrads at 316 W. Lane Ave. for $2.2 million. The store plans to sell Buckeyes apparel and other gear for Columbus sports and will open this summer. (Columbus Business First)
Try This
  • Kate Flannery, who played Meredith Palmer in the “The Office,” will be at Huntington Park during the Columbus Clippers game on Friday, May 19. Kate will throw out the first pitch and then will be available on the concourse during the game to meet fans. Grab tickets.
Eat
  • Table4Us is giving everyone a tasty reason to visit The Dublin Market at Bridge Park with its new pop-up. The Powell-based eatery will be selling waffle pops with mix-ins and toppings every Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (614now)
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*
Kids

Let your kids touch the stove

Summer cooking camps for kids in Columbus
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Kids will be whipping up French pastries in no time. | Photo via Sur La Table
Let us explain. We’d only recommend this activity under professional supervision, with detailed instruction, and the promise of tasty treats at the end — AKA, everything you get in one of Sur La Table’s cooking camps.

Check out the camps held at Sur La Table (Easton Town Center, 3990 New Bond St.), perfect for little chefs who’d love hands-on cooking instruction this summer. Bon appétit.

🧁 For kids ages 7-11

Baking 101
This camp will have kids making everything from chocolate marble banana bread to homemade pizzas. Five-day camps are available May 30 through August 4. Browse camps and sign up for 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. slots.

Culinary Excursion
From a chicken dinner to taco night, little chefs will learn a breadth of recipes to make again. Five-day camps are available June 12 through August 18. Browse camps and sign up for 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. slots.*
More camps for kids + teens
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
If you’re on the hunt for a last minute Mother’s Day gift, I suggest stopping into LUSH at Easton. They have handmade cosmetics like lotions, bath bombs, and hair treatments + they made a Mother’s Day products guide.
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