Children's Champions
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 525 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH
- Distance
- Children's Champions
From the Organizer
THE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLUMBUS MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON
Become a Children's Champion!
Did you know that registering as a Marathon participant doesn't make you a Children's Champion? You need to take the next step by registering to be a fundraiser. The dollars raised by our Children's Champions are what fund our amazing mission.
Since 2012, the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon has raised $13 million and counting for life-saving research and care.
It's Simple:
- Fundraise to help find cures, save lives and create best outcomes for kids here and around the world.
- Earn perks and swag along the way as you reach new fundraising milestones.
- No minimum fundraising requirement. Every dollar makes a difference!
- Choose the impact you want to make. You can designate the funds you raise to support any program at the hospital.
Children need hope, and hope needs a champion. When you raise money for Nationwide Children's, you are helping kids everywhere. Make every step more meaningful by committing to fundraise as a Children's Champion.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
For fundraising tips, inspirational stories, notifications of Match Days, and more, join our Children's Champions Facebook Group now!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, OH
Population
906,480
as of 2023
Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Children's Champions, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Children's Champions?
- Children's Champions is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Children's Champions?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 525 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Children's Champions?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Children's Champions
Oct 18, 2026