REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Registration has officially opened for the 2021 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon being planned for Sunday, October 17!
We have worked for months with local and state leaders and health officials on our return to an in-person event this fall, and with continued progress occurring in the battle against COVID-19, we are ready for you to sign up and begin training for 26.2 or 13.1 miles! Additional information can be found below and in our FAQ section.
KIDS' RUN
DETAILS
Each year hundreds of youngsters take part in the Highlights Kids’ Run! Cost is $10 per child, with each participant receiving a medal, a hat and post-race refreshments!
Events range from the “Diaper Dash” for wee ones, up to .80 mile run for older kids, with a variety of distances for other ages in between. Before the races, there is a Kids’ Run Expo featuring family-friendly organizations, activities, sports teams and demonstrations.
The Road Beyond
$10 Million
CHAMPIONS CORNER
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary for the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. 2021 marks the 10th year
of this partnership; so far more than $10 million has been raised for the Hospital. This includes more than $1 million contributed since 2012 by the Columbus Marathon Board of Directors.