Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
Meaningful Miles
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Events
- Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids' Run
- Registration
- Registration link
One of America's largest marathons benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital since 1980.
Race links
- Registration and official site Registration page and official website
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 23, 2026
- Correction Report wrong race data
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Time until race day
Race date: October 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM.
Key facts
| Date | October 18, 2026 |
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| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Events | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids' Run |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
| Certified course | USATF |
| Listing status | Verified |
About
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is one of the largest running events in the United States, held annually since 1980 in Columbus, Ohio. Conceived as a way to showcase the city, the race now draws over 18,000 runners across all distances. Proceeds benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital, with more than $15 million raised to date. The course takes runners through Columbus's diverse neighborhoods and scenic parks on a fast, flat route.
Planning checks
| Date check | Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is listed for October 18, 2026. Confirm the current race-day schedule with the official or source link before booking travel. |
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| Location check | Use Columbus, Ohio, United States as the planning area, then verify the exact start, finish, packet pickup, and transport details with the organizer. |
| Distance fit | Listed race options include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Kids' Run. Check the race page source for current event-distance availability. |
| Registration path | A registration path is available above. Review entry rules, refund terms, participant limits, and transfer rules before paying. |
Schedule
| Start time | 7:30 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
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| Venue | North Bank Park |
| Address | 311 W Long Street, Columbus, OH |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
| Elevation gain | 65 m |
| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
| Weather notes | Mid-October in Columbus ranges from 5 to 17 C (41 to 63 F). Cool and pleasant fall conditions. Occasional light rain. |
Race profile
| First held | 1980 |
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| Average runners | 18,000 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | $85 to $175 |
| Participant limit | 20,000 |
Contact
| Organizer | Columbus Marathon |
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