Mill Race Marathon
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Mill Race Marathon
The Mill Race Marathon takes place in Columbus, Indiana on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The event includes a marathon, half marathon, 5K and a Kids Fun Run, and supports Healthy Communities and the Columbus Parks Foundation.
The course runs through architecturally noted downtown Columbus and scenic park trails. It has minimal elevation gain and is described as flat and fast, and the marathon is a Boston qualifying course.
- 26.2 miles Marathon, Boston qualifying
- 13.1 miles Half marathon
- 3.1 miles 5K, family friendly
- Kids Fun Run for younger participants
Marathon and half marathon participants are eligible for a raffle that includes a Cummins powered Dodge Ram pickup truck and several bicycles; entrants must be 18 or older and present to win. The event also features race weekend activities and community-focused programming.
A free, 17 week group training program begins May 30, 2026. The first eight weeks include classroom sessions of about 30 minutes covering topics such as running tips, shoes and attire, core strength, cross training, stretching, injury prevention and nutrition, followed by group run or walk segments. After week eight, the training group joins Saturday long runs with the Columbus Running Club. The program uses a progressive mileage schedule and the coach provides a weekly training calendar by email for remote participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
