SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
NEW IN 2025
GOLD MEDAL CHALLENGE
ARE YOU UP TO
THE CHALLENGE?
The all new Gold Medal Challenge honors the legacy of Jesse Owens - and it's your opportunity to rise to the moment, earning multiple medals over your Columbus Marathon weekend.
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To earn your challenge medal, race with us on both Saturday and Sunday!
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Saturday : Join us for the Jesse Owens 5K presented by Park National Bank and on a brand new downtown course!
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Sunday Race Options: Choose either the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon or 1/2 Marathon
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Swag: You'll earn the shirt and medal from each race plus our new Gold Medal Challenge medal for completing your weekend of racing!
Race on Saturday, October 18 AND Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location: North Bank Park (311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215)
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
INCREDIBLE START
BANDS & DJS
MARATHON MILE CHAMPIONS
MEMORABLE FINISH LINE
CROWD SUPPORT
MEDALS & SWAG
AND BE SURE TO HIT THE PR GONG
JOIN US
From the electric atmosphere of the starting line to the inspirational stories of our Marathon Mile Champions, you'll learn why the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is America's Most Meaningful Race!
