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. <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 impactful 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>2025 marks the 14th year of this partnership, and more than $14 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>

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 12-year partnership between the Columbus Marathon, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Nationwide has resulted in more than $13 million in donations and sponsor support for the non-profit health facility.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results