Columbus Marathon

Hosted in Columbus, Ohio, the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run offers an October weekend of racing with a fast marathon course and a family-friendly lineup of events. The lineup includes marathon, half-marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Kids Run, plus Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge and Half Marathon + Gold Medal Challenge. The event finishes at North Bank Park and supports Nationwide Children's Hospital, its title beneficiary for 14 years, with more than $14 million raised.

Described as America's Most Meaningful Race, it also hosts an Expo and kids' activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.