Tip #24 | Packet Pickup
- Columbus Marathon
- Oct 11, 2023
- 2 min read
Welcome back to our annual “26 Tips for 26.2 Miles” blog series. For the 26 days leading up to race day, athletes and spectators can get daily tips to make the most of OUR race. Stay tuned for tips on parking and food, cool viewing spots and race rules, and answers to all your pressing race day questions. We are here to help you make the most of your 2023 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon experience! Let’s go!
To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable race experience, the 2023 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon has created specific rules for packet pickup.
Pickup Overview:
We do not offer packet pickup on race day. All race packets must be picked up during Expo hours. If you cannot pick up your race packet, you may have someone pick it up for you. See below for more info.
Athletes will pick up their 2023 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon participant bibs, t-shirts, and clear, gear check bag at the Health & Fitness Expo in Exhibit Hall D of the Greater Columbus Convention Center during expo hours. Your bib tag timing device is already attached to your participant bib.
Expo hours are Friday, Oct. 13, from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You must have your photo ID to pick up your race number; there will be no exceptions to this rule unless the participant is under 18 years of age.
(Note: Athletes will receive the race t-shirt corresponding to the event in which they are entered, i.e., someone registered for the full marathon will receive a full marathon t-shirt, even if they signed up for the full marathon but only intend to complete the ½ Marathon. This is to ensure that those participants that are registered for the ½ Marathon event receive a ½ Marathon shirt corresponding to their race. Again, there are no exceptions.)
What If Friends or Family Want to Pick Up Your Number?
If someone is picking up a race packet for you, they will need to first visit the booth marked “Picking up for Others? START HERE” and provide:
Their ID
A COPY of your ID (a clear photo of the ID on a phone or smart device is acceptable)
PLEASE NOTE:
If any of the information is missing on the form, it will not be approved; and
No person may pick up more than two (2) race numbers in addition to their own.
And a reminder: While we allow “proxy” pickup as a service for our runners, only the registered runner may run the race with the bib.
Registration Packets cannot be mailed in advance.
Great tip. Being prepared and picking up everything early really helps avoid stress on event day. It actually reminds me of Slope 2 where staying focused and ready ahead of time makes it much easier to handle the fast pace later on.
Helpful reminder about packet pickup everything feels much easier when you plan ahead and follow the steps properly, almost like how people try to убрать водяной знак тт when cleaning up content. Great info for race day prep!
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Thanks for sharing the clear reminder that there’s no packet pickup on race day and everything must be collected during Expo hours. The option for someone to pick up your packet for you is especially helpful, and I appreciate the focus on keeping the process safe and organized. Quick question: will Expo hours be clearly communicated on the official event page each year, and is there an easy checklist for what to bring (ID, confirmation email, etc.)? This is a useful tip to reduce stress before race day. proxy browser
Clear and practical guidance on packet pickup. I appreciate the reminder that packets won’t be available on race day and that everything must happen during Expo hours. The option to have someone else pick it up for you is also reassuring, especially for those with busy schedules. Thanks for making the Columbus Marathon week feel more organized—this helps reduce stress and lets runners focus on race day. anonymous browsing