Columbus Marathon Event Information

The Arena District Athletic Club will remain open regular hours throughout the weekend.

Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Neil Ave. Parking Garage can be accessed from New Public Ln.

The 2026 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon events take place Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 throughout downtown Columbus. To accommodate the set-up and 15,000+ athletes, there are planned road closures in and around the Arena District beginning Friday, including Long St., Spring St., and Neil Ave.

The turn lanes of Long St. will re-open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday to accommodate nearby event traffic.

Rolling street closures are expected along the course as the race progresses. For more traffic impact details, refer to the event schedule and list of road closures.

Friday, October 16

• Jonas Brothers: 7:30 p.m. at Nationwide Arena
• Niko Moon: 8:00 p.m. at KEMBA Live!

Saturday, October 17

• Jesse Owens 5K and 1 Mile run/walk: 9:00 a.m. at North Bank Park
• Kids’ Run: 11:00 a.m. at McFerson Commons
• Columbus Blue Jackets: 7:00 p.m. at Nationwide Arena
• Paris Paloma concert: 8:00 p.m. at KEMBA Live!

Sunday, October 18

The Marathon & ½ Marathon race events begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Neil Ave. and Long St. at North Bank Park. The finish line is also in this same location. Spring St. and Long St. are scheduled to reopen by 6:00 p.m. Sunday.