Mostly flat and fast course that starts in downtown Columbus and goes through Bexley, Old Town East, German Village, Short North, OSU campus, Upper Arlington, Grandview, Victorian Village and finishes at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Columbus Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 20, with 15,000 participants in all distances.

Get a head start on the Columbus Marathon & Half Marathon

Jim Kinard, who has run the Columbus Marathon since its inception in 1980, is lacing up again for 2024 on October 20.

The godfather of the Columbus Marathon laces up for his 44th race

The 2023 Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 15, will recognize the Lashutka Spirit Award winners, among them Justin Boggs.

The life-changing journey for a Columbus Marathon runner

Post-Race Review/ Results

Kristoffer Mugrage won the 2022 Columbus Marathon in 2:16:11 while Sarah Biehl won the women's race in 2:39:01.

Columbus Marathon draws more than 11,000 participants

Always impeccable organization and great support

'New' course that needs a few tweaks for next year

Decent course; good crowds; terrible traffic

Don't overlook Columbus for your Ohio marathon

Glad I ran Columbus for my 1st full marathon

Great overall with a few areas of concern

Major Marathon Quality Without the Trappings

Easily the best of the cities that I've run

Buckeyes Lose but Columbus Delivers Again

Pleased with Columbus as my first marathon.

Wonderful race with lots of fans and music

Flat Course, Poor Expo/Shirt, No OSU Support

Great Course & Spectators, Pre-Race Disappointing

Nice, flat course - plenty of fluid and fuel

Did anyone ever receive the event t-shirt?

Columbus Marathon

Marathon Results