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

Post-Race Review/ Results

Sammy Rotich won the 2019 Columbus Marathon in 2:15:05, ahead by 0.02 seconds over 2018 champion Elijah Rugut.

Thousands run in Columbus marathon

Both the male and female Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon course records were broken today, along with a photo-finish in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon. Nearly $10 million was raised for Nationwide Children's Hospital in eight years of the partnership. Three Americans qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, including two females in the marathon and the third-place male marathon finisher.

Two Course Records Set, Closest Marathon Finish in Race History Highlight 40th Anniversary Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon; Three Americans qualified for US Olympic Trials

Registration opens on Feb. 1 for the 40th anniversary Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. The event will take place on Oct. 20, 2019.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results