Columbus Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rising from 46°F at the start to 62°F by the finish. Wind will be a gentle SW breeze at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 24 mph. With average humidity at 64%, hydration will be essential, particularly as temperatures climb. Runners should consider pacing conservatively in the early miles.
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Race Info
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is a marathon held in Columbus, Ohio, United States. First run in 1978 and held annually since 1980, it features a flat, fast course which saw nearly 20 percent of finishers qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2010. The event has sold-out in mid-August the past eight years. There are 7,000 runners in the full marathon and 11,000 in the half marathon, making it one of the largest running events in the United States. Proceeds go to Nationwide Children's Hospital. 2018 marks the seventh year of this partnership; so far $7 million has been raised for the Hospital. This includes more than $800,000 contributed since 2012 by the Columbus Marathon Board of Directors. Wikipedia
