8 events in Columbus, Ohio

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER

There are a million reasons to race with us in Columbus each October. From the fast course to the impactful partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, race weekend is an experience unlike any other. Learn more HERE.

FOR THE KIDS

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary of the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon.

2026 marks the 15th year of this partnership, and more than $15 million has been raised for the hospital. Register to join us at America's Most Meaningful Race!

Run To Feed The Hungry offers a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-Mile, and Kids Dash, bringing runners and walkers together to make a real difference. Proceeds support local Central Ohio food pantries, helping fight hunger right in our community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or enjoying a fun family event, every step you take helps put food on the table for those in need. Run for fitness, run for fun, run to feed the hungry!

Participants will receive their choice of a turkey or holiday hat (20 hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (9 colors to choose from), or t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal, sweet treat which could be a mini pie, donut or cookie (based on what the bakery will have available), chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!

Race Start Times:

The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am followed by the Half, 10k, 5k and 1 mile races.

Kids Fun Run – 9:00am

Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1mi - 9:15am

Course Details:

Every race will start and finish at the exact same line on the paved trail. See below for course maps:

Half Marathon (13.1mi):

10k (6.2mi):

5k (3.1mi):

1 Mile (1mi):

Kids FUN Run (0.25mi):

Parking Information:

Parking is FREE! Yes there is a downtown Columbus race with FREE parking!!

Parking is available at Scioto Audubon Metro Park by the central activity area and the surrounding parking lots.

500 Maier Pl

Columbus, OH 43215

Additional Information:

This run will be chip timed and it is very important that you visibly wear your bib on the front of your chest/body when crossing the start and finish line to ensure an accurate race time.

This is a dog friendly event however dogs must be on a leash and to avoid tripping at the start line we recommend anyone with a dog starts after the main group has begun. We will have a bowl for dogs setup at the finish line!

Anyone who wants to start the race after the main group has begun the run is more than welcome to and your time will still be accurate.

We do allow strollers at this event.

Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers as well as verbal instructions from course marshals.

If at any time you or someone else on course is in need of assistance throughout the run please notify a course marshal or dial 911 in case of an emergency and then please let the closest course marshal know as well.

The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent.

For more information on the event, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/feedthehungry