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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

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

16.2 Miles

1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

5K

Jesse Owens 5K

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

1 Miles

Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

29.3 Miles

Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

16.2 Miles

1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

3.1 Miles

Jesse Owens 5K Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

Kids' Run presented by White Castle

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

1 Miles

Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

Fundraising Only

Start time: Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

26.2 Miles

Marathon

Start time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

13.1 Miles

1/2 Marathon

Start time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

26.2 Miles

Marathon Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

13.1 Miles

1/2 Marathon Fundraiser

Start time: Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM