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!
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Choose Your Distance
Marathon
* USATF Certified.
* Boston Marathon Qualifier.
* Marathon participants must be at least 16 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$140.00
Increases Jul 05
Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
* Both events are USATF Certified.
* Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
* Marathon participants must be at least 16 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed in either event and may be removed from the course.
$190.00
Increases Jul 05
1/2 Marathon
* USATF Certified.
* 1/2 Marathon participants must be at least 12 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$125.00
Increases Jul 05
1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge
* Both courses are USATF Certified.
* 1/2 Marathon participants must be at least 12 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed in either event and may be removed from the course.
$175.00
Increases Jul 05
Jesse Owens 5K
*USATF Certified.
* Participants must be at least 10 years old as of 10/17/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$50.00
Increases Oct 14
Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
* Participants must be at least 10 years old as of 10/17/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$30.00
Increases Oct 14
Kids' Run presented by White Castle
* Included is the "Toddler Dash" for toddlers 1 to 3 years old and separate races for ages 9 and under:
- 1 - 3 years
- 4 - 6 years
- 7 - 9 years
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed.
$0.00
Increases Oct 14
Marathon Fundraiser
* USATF Certified.
* Boston Marathon Qualifier.
* Marathon participants must be at least 16 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$140.00
Increases Jul 05
Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser
* Both events are USATF Certified.
* Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
* Marathon participants must be at least 16 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed in either event and may be removed from the course.
$190.00
Increases Jul 05
1/2 Marathon Fundraiser
* USATF Certified.
* 1/2 Marathon participants must be at least 12 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$125.00
Increases Jul 05
1/2 Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge Fundraiser
* USATF Certified.
* 1/2 Marathon participants must be at least 12 years old as of 10/18/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$175.00
Increases Jul 05
Jesse Owens 5K Fundraiser
*USATF Certified.
* Participants must be at least 10 years old as of 10/17/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$50.00
Increases Oct 14
Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
* Participants must be at least 10 years old as of 10/17/2026.
* For the safety of all participants, strollers are not allowed and may be removed from the course.
$30.00
Increases Oct 14
Fundraising Only
You are not registering for any events. You are fundraising only.
$0.00
Increases Oct 16
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