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The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is one of the top 25 largest marathons (out of more than 350 active marathons) in the United States. It has been ranked by Runner's World as one of the top 20 marathons in the United States and by USA Today as one of the top 10 fall marathons.
Following are current and archived news releases about the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon. All media inquiries should be directed to Sarah Irvin, media director, at 614-225-9100 ext. 3 or email her at sarah@irvinpr.com.
News articles about the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
New Director Takes Marathon Lead, by Jeff Bell, Business First, 5/7/10
Ohioan Sneaks in to Win, by Jim Massie, Dispatch, 10/19/09
Race Day photos from Start to Finish, by Eric Albrecht, Dispatch, 10/19/09
30th Anniversary Nationwide Better Heatlh Columbus Marathon Race Day photos, by Chrs Uhler, Lanter, 10/19/09
Video: Matthew Folk Talks About Winning the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon, by Doral Chenoweth, Dispatch, 10/18/09
Video: Rachel Kinsman Talks About Winning the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon, by Doral Chenoweth, Dispatch, 10/18/09
Columbus Marathon: Record Time? Probably Not, but prize money has improved field, by Jim Massie, Dispatch, 10/18/09
Sideline Festivities at Race Fuel Supporters' Cheering Power, by Amy Saunders, Dispatch, 10/15/09
UA Man will Stride out on 30th Circuit Sunday, by Chris Bournea, ThisWeek, 10/14/09
Columbus Marathon: It Never Gets Old, by Tom Reed, Columbus Dispatch, 10/13/09
Mac is Back, by Lynn Groll, Defiance Crescent News, 10/13/09
Friendships grow stronger by the mile, by Jennifer Noblit, ThisWeek News, 10/6/09
Tweeting racers could raise profile of marathon in social media test, by Doug Buchanan, Business First, 9/4/09
Orange Barrel Media put together the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon "coming" announcement on the giant videoscreens at Broad & High.
Photo slideshow of 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, by Adam Alexander, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
Former resident enjoys chilly tour of town in win by Jim Massie, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
New course, cheers for marathoners by Sherri Williams, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
Motivation runs in family by Adam Conn, Columbus Dispatch, 10/19/08
Losing use of legs required lifelong fitness enthusiast to re-examine who he really is by Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch, 10/16/08
Marathon field includes those who have overcome tough obstacles by Sarah Irvin Clark, German Village Gazette, 10/9/08
Marathon’s new course just flat-out better by Michael Arace, Columbus Dispatch, 8/16/08
Columbus Marathon adds 5K for corporate teams by Jeff Bell, Columbus Business First, 8/8/08
2007 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon slideshow by Neal Lauron, Columbus Dispatch, 10/22/07
A long day's journey at the Columbus Marathon by Tony Arnold, Sidney Daily News, Nov. 13, 2007
Tell us your story
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2010 News Releases
2009 News Releases
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Race Day Results Release
- 10 Spirit Award Winners Named for 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- 10 Men Going For 30 Straight At 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- Street Closures for the 30th anniversary Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- Tweet My Time Debuts at Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- 30 Years Old, Lots Of New Things At 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Oct. 18
- 30th Anniversary Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Slated for Oct. 18
2008 News Releases
- Race Day Recap news release
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Race Day Photo Opportunities
- Nationwide Better Health Race Weekend Activities photo advisory
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Adds Prize Purse
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Sells Out for Third Consecutive Year
- Fourth Ringling Bros. Red Nose Children's Run Slated for Oct. 18
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Street Closures
- 2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Spirit Award Winners Announced
- 2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon to Feature New Course
- Training Kickoff event announced
2007 News Releases
- Central Ohioian wins Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Closing in on Capacity Field
- All 10,000 spots in Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon filled
- 'The Voice of the Triathalon' to Bring his Distinctive Call to Columbus
- Street Closure Fact Sheet
- ½ Marathon Road Closures
- Marathon Road Closures
- 28th Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon set for October 21
- Letter for Media Credential Request
- 2007 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Press Credential Application
- Volunteers Still Welcome at Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon
- Third Annual Children's Ringling Bros. Red Nose Run Highlights Race Weekend
- Training Series for Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Announced
- Nationwide Better Health Becomes Title Sponsor of the Columbus Marathon
2006 News Releases
- Perfect Marathon Weather Aids Largest Columbus Marathon Field in Recent History
- 27th Columbus Marathon and Inaugural ½ Marathon Slated for Oct. 15
- Inaugural Columbus ½ Marathon Field Reaches Cap Two Weeks Prior to 27th Running of Columbus Marathon
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Partners With Columbus Marathon to Host Children's Run
- Columbus Marathon Board Introduces ½ Marathon Event as Part of Columbus Marathon on Oct. 15
- Street Closures for 27th Columbus Marathon
- Frontrunner Columbus Marathon Training Series Prepares Runners, Walkers for 27th Columbus Marathon
- Columbus Marathon Board Selects New Team to Direct 2006 Columbus Marathon
1969 News Releases
