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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat October 17 - Sun October 18, 2026
Columbus, OH 43215 US Directions
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Events

SOLD OUT! Waitlist Full.

Marathon

Price: $110
Date Range: 10/18
Time: 7:30AM EDT 2:30PM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 16+.
SOLD OUT!

Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge

Price: $150
Date Range: 10/17 10/18
Time: 9:00AM EDT 2:30PM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 16+.
SOLD OUT! Waitlist Full.

1/2 Marathon

Price: $95
Date Range: 10/18
Time: 7:30AM EDT 12:00PM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 12+.
SOLD OUT!

1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge

Price: $135
Date Range: 10/17 10/18
Time: 9:00AM EDT 2:30PM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 12+.
Great Downtown Course!

Jesse Owens 5K

Price: $40
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 9:00AM EDT 10:30AM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 10+.
Great Downtown Course!

Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Price: $25
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 9:00AM EDT 10:30AM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 10+.
Opens June 1!

Kids' Run presented by White Castle

Price: $0
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 11:00AM EDT 12:00PM EDT
Registration Opens May 31, 2026 at 12:01am EDT
Open to ages 9 and under.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.columbusmarathon.com/.

Place

North Bank Park
311 W Long Street
Columbus, OH US 43215

Description

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER
There are a million reasons to race with us in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the impactful partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other.  Learn more HERE.

 

FOR THE KIDS
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon.

2025 marks the 14th year of this partnership, and more than $14 million has been raised for the hospital. Register to join us on the starting line and to do your part for Nationwide Children's.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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