Columbus Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warming
Runners will face a temperature increase from 45°F at the start to 55°F by the finish, with average humidity at 61% and a light wind from the WSW at 10 mph. The first few miles will benefit from a tailwind, but runners should prepare for headwinds during miles 7-11 and 18-27. Adjust pacing accordingly, particularly in the tougher segments, to maintain energy throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Columbus Marathon is run on a Sunday in mid-October in Columbus, Ohio, with a half marathon the same morning and a 5K and 1 mile the day before. The course starts at North Bank Park and passes the Ohio Statehouse, German Village, Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights and The Ohio State University with minimal elevation change. It is a Boston qualifier, and the 2025 and 2026 marathon and half marathon fields both sold out. Proceeds support a children's hospital in the city; the partnership reached its 15th year in 2026, with more than $15 million raised. Wikipedia
