Columbus Marathon - Columbus, Ohio - Running

The Columbus Marathon is a Running race in Columbus, Ohio consisting of a Marathon and Half Marathon and 5K and 1 Mile.

There are a million reasons to race in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the incredible partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other.

Nationwide Children's Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. More than $11 million has been raised for the hospital.

The Columbus Marathon course features minimal elevation changes. Enjoy a tour of downtown Columbus, including local landmarks like the Ohio Statehouse, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and historic German Village, as well as tours of Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and The Ohio State University.

24 miles are represented by a patient at Nationwide Children's, one is dedicated as an Angel Mile for the special children who have been taken too soon, and one is an aalumni milea for the Patient Champions from past years. These patients and their families will be beside every mile of the course to cheer on participants and serve as a visual reminder of how you, along with the marathon, are helping ill and injured children through your participation.

From the electric atmosphere of the starting line to the Midwestern cheer along the course, you'll find your next great race day experience at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon.