Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
Columbus, OH
Race date: Oct 17, 2026
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!
Events
14 events
29.3 Miles
Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
16.2 Miles
1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
5K
Jesse Owens 5K
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
1 Miles
Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
29.3 Miles
Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
16.2 Miles
1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
3.1 Miles
Jesse Owens 5K Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Kids' Run presented by White Castle
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
1 Miles
Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Fundraising Only
Starts: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
26.2 Miles
Marathon
Starts: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
13.1 Miles
1/2 Marathon
Starts: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
26.2 Miles
Marathon Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM
13.1 Miles
1/2 Marathon Fundraiser
Starts: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM