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. <p>Experience what the Columbus Marathon &amp; 1/2 Marathon weekend is all about when you take part in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon 5K &amp; 1 Mile presented by Park National Bank, honoring Jesse Owens!</p>
<p>​Beginning at the official marathon start line, you&#39;ll take a scenic tour of the Scioto riverfront before earning your medal at the big finish. The 5K is the perfect event for first-timers or a fun kickoff to the racing weekend for those taking part in the 1/2 or full marathon the next morning.</p>
<p>Registrants receive an event beanie and a medal for finishing!</p> <h4><span style="color:#e67e23">JOIN US THIS OCTOBER</span><br />There are a million reasons to race with us in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the incredible partnership with Nationwide Children&#39;s Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other.  Learn more <b><span style="color:#e67e23"><a style="color:#e67e23" href="http://www.columbusmarathon.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></span></b>.</h4>
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<h4><span style="color:#e67e23">FOR THE KIDS</span><br />Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon &amp; 1/2 Marathon.</h4>
<h4>2024 marks the 13th year of this partnership, and more than $13 million has been raised for the hospital. Register to join us on the starting line and to do your part for Nationwide Children&#39;s.</h4>

Zach Kreft of Sunbury won the 2023 Nationwide Children's 
Hospital Columbus Marathon in 2:18:07 in his first-ever marathon. The 2023 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon featured a sold-out field of 12,000 participants and, as a result of the event, more than $1 million has been raised to support the work of Nationwide Children's Hospital, totaling more than $13 million since the partnership began in 2012.

Local Man Wins Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon

Columbus Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

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

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results