Columbus Marathon
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Event overview
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon weekend takes place on October 17-18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. The event base is North Bank Park, 311 W Long Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Multiple race options are offered across the two-day weekend.
Races and entry details
- Marathon
- Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
- 1/2 Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
- Jesse Owens 5K
- Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Kids' Run presented by White Castle
Entry fees and age minimums listed by the organizer include: Marathon $110 (ages 16+), Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge $150 (ages 16+), 1/2 Marathon $95 (ages 12+), 1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge $135 (ages 12+), Jesse Owens 5K $40 (ages 10+), Jesse Owens 1 Mile $25 (ages 10+), and Kids' Run $0 (ages 9 and under). Some events are marked as sold out and certain events had a waitlist.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. The partnership reached its 14th year in 2025, and the collaboration has raised more than $14 million for the hospital. Additional race information is published by the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
