Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
Columbus Marathon gives runners a flat Ohio city course, strong charity identity, downtown logistics, and a practical October fall race target.
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Quick facts
- Fall marathon in Columbus, Ohio.
- Flat city course with minimal elevation change.
- Race weekend supports Nationwide Children's Hospital.
- Good October target for Midwest runners.
Is the 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon sold out?
The 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is sold out.
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About the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
Columbus is a fall Ohio marathon built around a fast city course and the event's long partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital. It has enough scale for a real race-day feel without major-marathon entry friction.
Course
The marathon starts and finishes near North Bank Park and tours downtown Columbus, German Village, Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and Ohio State. The course has minimal elevation change.
Race-day weather
October in Columbus is usually cool enough for marathon racing, but mornings can be chilly and wind or rain can show up. Layers for the start help.
Past Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, October 20, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon FAQ
When is the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon?
The 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Is the 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon sold out?
The 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is sold out. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
Does the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Is Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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