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Columbus Marathon
Columbus Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Columbus, Ohio. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 15,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Field size
- ~15,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 15,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- columbusmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 523 ft gain, 523 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Columbus Marathon
A sold-out, charity-driven event known as 'The Race That Matters,' the Columbus Marathon features both a full and half marathon and is famous for its patient champion mile markers benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #48 (BQ rate 10.0%, PR score 98.9, Mostly Flat); USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; sold-out field; raised over $15M for Nationwide Children's Hospital ('Children's Champions' along the course)
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Ohio
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Columbus Marathon: common questions
- When is the Columbus Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Columbus Marathon held?
- In Columbus, Ohio.
- What distances does the Columbus Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Columbus Marathon?
- About 15,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Columbus Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Columbus Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: sold out.
- What time does the Columbus Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Columbus Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 523 ft gain, 523 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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