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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat October 17 - Sun October 18, 2026
Columbus, OH 43215 US Directions
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Events

Become a Children's Champion Fundraiser

I want to fundraise & participate

Price: $25 $150
Date Range: 10/17 10/18
Time: 9:00AM - 7:30AM EDT
Register for any of the 7 events! You will be required to become a fundraiser to register as a fundraising participant.

I just want to participate

Price: $0 $150
Date Range: 10/17 10/18
Time: 9:00AM - 7:30AM EDT
Register for any of the 7 events! You will not be required to become a fundraiser.

Fundraising Only

Price: $0
Date Range: 10/17 10/18
Time: 11:00AM EDT 12:00PM EDT
Registration ends October 16, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.columbusmarathon.com/.

Place

North Bank Park
311 W Long Street
Columbus, OH US 43215

Description

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!

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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