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

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Columbus, OH; North Bank Park, 311 W Long Street, 43215
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

13 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 10 more options

5K
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $101.70
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $101.70
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
16.2 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $144.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
16.2 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $144.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $117.60
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $117.60
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
29.3 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $160.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
29.3 Miles
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $160.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Fundraising Only
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

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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