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2020 Event CANCELLED Due to COVID-19 Pandemic - All Registered Participants to Receive Full Refund
The 2020 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In taking the action, the event's Board of Trustees also voted unanimously to provide a full refund of registration fees for 2020 registrants.
In 2019, the Marathon celebrated its 40th anniversary, and was one of the 20th largest marathons in the country. The 1/2 Marathon, the largest in Columbus, enjoyed its 14th anniversary last year. The 2020 race was scheduled for Sunday, October 18.
To read the complete press release, please click here.
Join the Meaningful Miles Challenge!
Although the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is cancelled, the Nationwide Children's Hospital and the patients they treat still need your support.
While we know, nothing can replace the excitement and experience of race day, we are thrilled to invite you to participate in the Meaningful Miles challenge in partnership with the Nationwide Children's Hospital.
It's simple - commit to 13 or 26 Meaningful Miles to make a difference in your community while running, walking and fundraising for Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Learn more and register at NationwideChildrens.org/Marathon or click HERE to donate.
New Retail & Gear Partners
Welcome CRC & ASICS!
One of the most important parts of our event is the retail experience, and we are excited to be joining forces with a pair of good partners - Columbus Running Company & ASICS!
Our 2020 gear, including our participant shirts, will be supplied by ASICS, and Columbus Running Company will be operating our online store along with our Expo and Finish Line stores!
This short video introduces key CRC players who will be helping us do great things together! Enjoy!
Partnership Extended Five Years!
The Columbus Marathon and Nationwide have renewed their partnership for the annual running and walking event through 2024. The two organizations also announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital will remain the title beneficiary of the event for the next five years. To read the complete news release, click here or head over to our official blog!
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2019 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Race Day Recap
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