2021 Registration Paused
We typically open registration on February 1 for the upcoming year’s Marathon & ½ Marathon, but have paused those plans for 2021.
While vaccinations are on the rise and some bright spots are emerging, we do not yet have a clear indication of when events such as ours can resume, and registration for our October 17 event remains on hold.
We've long said it isn't fair to ask you to spend your hard-earned money on uncertainty, but if we can move forward you'll receive plenty of notice to sign up!
SISTER CITIES ATHLETE EXCHANGE
Each year we hold athlete exchanges with some of Columbus’ international sister cities that also have a marathon or half marathon.
The longest such exchange has been with Dresden, Germany – this is our eighth-year anniversary – and in 2015 we started exchanges with Hefei, China, and Curitiba, Brazil.
This year the Dresden Marathon and Half Marathon races are Sunday, October 27, and five “ambassadors” will travel between each city. The athletes stay with host families in each city.
We proudly introduce the 2019 Columbus ambassadors heading to Dresden:
Our exchange program also includes races in Hefei, China and Curitiba, Brazil; five athletes will travel from Columbus to take part in these events, with athletes coming to our race.
The Hefei International Marathon is Sunday, November 10, and the Maratona Curitiba takes place Sunday, November 17.
Congratulations to the 2019 Columbus ambassadors going to Hefei and Curitiba:
Ambassadors to Hefei, China:
Ambassadors to Curitiba, Brazil:
Hosts are still being sought for athletes who will be visiting from Curitiba and Hefei. Interested? Send a note to SDadfar@columbussistercities.org.
Submit your completed application by May 31, 2018. A selection committee consisting of representatives from the Sister Cities organizations and the Columbus Marathon will review the applications and select the Columbus Ambassadors for each city. If you are selected, we will notify you by June 10, 2018.
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.