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

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Columbus, OH

The Experience

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!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Long-sleeved T-Shirt

Start Location

North Bank Park, Columbus, OH, 43215

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles29.3 Miles16.2 Miles5K1 Miles13.1 Miles3.1 MilesFundraising Only

USATF Certified Course

OH20002DH · Expires 2030 · Choose Your Own Path Adventure Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:08:06

9:47/mi

Winning Time

0:27:03

2:04/mi

Finishers (2025)

States Represented

6 / 50

Gender Split

46% Female54% Male

Finish Time Distribution

0:253:15

FASTER 25%

1:54:58

MEDIAN

2:08:06

SLOWER 25%

2:26:11

Average runner age: 43

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

63°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

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