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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat October 17 - Sun October 18, 2026
Columbus, OH 43215 US Directions
Donate To A Specific Hospital Fund Or Choose Children's Champions For Area Of Greatest Need
Neonatology Fund at Nationwide Children's

Become a Fundraiser!

Did you know that you can fundraise for Nationwide Children's Hospital to make your race experience extra special? It's simple:

  • Fundraise to help find cures, save lives and create best outcomes for kids everywhere.
  • Earn perks and swag along the way as you reach new fundraising milestones. (Children's Champion Start/Finish VIP access, race apparel, special events and more)
  • No minimum fundraising requirement. Every dollar makes a difference!
  • Choose the impact you want to make. You can designate the funds you raise to support any program at the hospital.

Reason for the Race

Did you know that Nationwide Children's Hospital is the official beneficiary of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon? Give today and support the kids treated at Nationwide Children's. Below are examples of how your gift will help.

$877

Raised of $500,000

Top Donors

$877 Raised By 25 Donors

$100 Donor Name Grandma and Grandpa Werling
$50 Donor Name Jeff Steigelman
$50 Donor Name Jeffrey Boulden
$50 Donor Name Kevin Nichols
$50 Donor Name Kyle Hawk
$50 Donor Name Lenore Unknown
$50 Donor Name Maria DiPaolo Jones
$50 Donor Name Sarah Smith
$50 Donor Name Scarlett Oaks
$50 Donor Name Tracy DiPaolo
$36 Donor Name Michelle Bucy
$26 Donor Name Sarah Donaldson
$25 Donor Name Alex, Melanie, Tilly, & Charlies J.S. Walker
$25 Donor Name Becky Werling
$25 from Anonymous
$25 from Anonymous
$25 Donor Name Katelyn Dykes
$25 Donor Name Michelle Pittman
$25 Donor Name Nikki Crothers
$25 Donor Name Sarah Szilagy
$25 Donor Name Seth Hohlbein
$10 Donor Name Bethany Burgess
$10 Donor Name Brittany Nutt
$10 from Anonymous
$10 Donor Name Megan Hernandez

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