Columbus Marathon
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is a race weekend held in Columbus, Ohio each October. The 2026 event is scheduled for October 17 and 18 and features multiple race distances and weekend services for participants and spectators.
Race distances and events include:
- Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon
- 5K (Jesse Owens 5K)
- 1 Mile for adults and kids
- Gold Medal Challenge
- Kids Run
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the title beneficiary of the marathon and half marathon. The partnership reached its 15th year in 2026, and more than $15 million has been raised for the hospital. A significant portion of those funds came from the fundraising efforts of the Children's Champions athletes.
Race weekend programming includes an expo and packet pickup, information on travel and hotels, parking guidance, volunteer opportunities, and a range of participant resources such as FAQ pages, results, training materials, safety and security information, spectating guidance, and spirit awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
