Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & Expo 2026
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & Expo combines marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1-mile events with a race expo and packet pickup.
Hall D, Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026
- Venue
- Hall D, Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Marathon registration
- $110
- Expected participants
- Approximately 15,000
TL;DR
- Race weekend runs October 17–18, 2026, with the expo and packet pickup in Hall D at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
- Early-bird registration is $110 for the marathon, $95 for the half marathon, $40 for the Jesse Owens 5K, and $25 for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
- The expo is where participants pick up race numbers, shirts, and gear check bags.
- Approximately 15,000 participants are expected downtown.
About
The race weekend includes a marathon, half marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The expo functions as the required packet-pickup point for race numbers, shirts, and gear check bags. Nationwide Children's Hospital is listed as Title sponsor, and ASICS is listed as an exhibitor.
Who you'll find in the room
Runners and families
The organizer lists marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1-mile runners and their families.
Partners on record
2 listedVenue & travel
Venue
The Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus, OHGetting there
Allow extra time to reach the start area because approximately 15,000 participants are expected downtown.
Questions people ask
8 answeredNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & Expo 2026 runs October 17–18, 2026.
Approximately 15,000 participants are expected downtown.
The expo and packet pickup are in Hall D of The Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus, OH.
Early-bird registration is $110 for the marathon, $95 for the half marathon, $40 for the Jesse Owens 5K, and $25 for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The organizer lists marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1-mile runners and their families.
It can be worth attending if your goal is to run, support a participant, or visit a race expo; assess travel and registration costs against that goal.
Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring a light layer if conditions may change.
The organizer lists Nationwide Children's Hospital as Title sponsor and ASICS as an exhibitor. Its audience listing names marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1-mile runners and their families.
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