
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 17, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Columbus Marathon, held in mid-October in Ohio, is a flat, fast marathon run by around 15,000 people across the full and half. Each mile is dedicated to a young patient of Nationwide Children's Hospital, who cheers runners on from the course — the signature of this charity race.
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