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

Kristoffer Mugrage won the 2021 Columbus Marathon in 2:17:05 while Sakiko Minagawa won the women's race in 2:41:12.

Local women win Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2021 Columbus Marathon on October 17 requires participants to be either vaccinated or has negative COVID results.

Columbus Marathon to require proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test for athletes

The 2021 Columbus Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, with safety measures in place.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon to be in-person this fall

Registration for the 2021 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon opens June 1. With continued progress occurring in the battle against COVID-19, the Board of Trustees has voted to move ahead with planning for the Sunday, October 17 event.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results