Columbus Marathon
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon weekend
The event takes place Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. The primary venue is North Bank Park, 311 W Long Street, Columbus, OH 43215. The marathon weekend includes multiple race distances and related events held in downtown Columbus. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the title beneficiary; the partnership reached more than $14 million raised by 2025, with a portion coming from the Children's Champions fundraising program.
Events
- 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)
Age eligibility listed on the event page includes minimum ages: Marathon events open to ages 16 and older, half marathon events open to ages 12 and older, Jesse Owens 5K and 1 Mile open to ages 10 and older, and the Kids' Run open to ages 9 and under. Additional race information and official race details are available on the race website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
