
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Columbus, OH
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!
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Long-sleeved T-Shirt
Start Location
North Bank Park, Columbus, OH, 43215
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
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.
Median Finish
2:08:06
9:47/mi
Winning Time
0:27:03
2:04/mi
Finishers (2025)
95
States Represented
6 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:54:58
MEDIAN
2:08:06
SLOWER 25%
2:26:11
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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