Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
About this race
JOIN US THIS OCTOBER
There are a million reasons to race with us in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the impactful partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other. Learn more HERE.
FOR THE KIDS
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon.
2026 marks the 15th year of this partnership, and more than $15 million has been raised for the hospital. Register to join us at America's Most Meaningful Race!
Join fellow runners on October 19, 2024 for the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, Marathon, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Columbus.
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Running
5K
For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed.
Marathon
* USATF Certified * Boston Marathon Qualifier
1/2 Marathon
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Columbus in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Columbus
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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