Columbus Marathon

OCT

17-18

2026

Experience the Columbus Marathon weekend each October with races from kids runs to a full marathon, plus an expo and lively community atmosphere. Run, cheer, or fundraise for Nationwide Children's Hospital and join thousands who have raised over $14 million.

17-18 Oct 2026

Columbus, Ohio

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is a multi-day race weekend held in Columbus, Ohio, each October. The weekend includes an expo and packet pickup, travel and hotel information, and published race results and photos. Registration opens January 1.

Race distances

Marathon
1/2 Marathon
5K
1 Mile (adult and kids)
Gold Medal Challenge
Kids Run

Charity and history

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the title beneficiary. In 2025 the partnership reached its 14th year, and more than $14 million has been raised for the hospital. Specific fundraising by the "Children's Champions" athletes has contributed millions of dollars to that total. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

5 km

Kids Run

Gold Medal Challenge

1 Mile (adults & Kids)