NEWS & MEDIA

The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon is the 17th largest combined event in the United States. It has been ranked by Runner's World as one of the top 20 marathons in the United States and by USA Today as one of the top 10 fall marathons.

Following are current and archived news releases about the Nationwide Children's Hospital Marathon and ½ Marathon. All media inquiries should be directed to Sarah Irvin Clark, media director, at 614-225-9100 ext. 3 or email her at sarah@irvinpr.com.​

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NEWS ARTICLES ABOUT THE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLUMBUS MARATHON​

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34th Annual Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, Press Release, 8/5/13

 

2012 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon Nets $925,000,  Dispatch,  1/18/13


Powerful Partnership, Columbus Dispatch editorial, 1/20/12

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Columbus Marathon Partners with Children's Hospital, by Misti Crane, Dispatch, 1/18/12



​Columbus Marathon Renamed in Deal with Children's Hospital, by Jeff Bell, Business First, 1/18/12

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2011 

 

​Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon Hitting Its Milestones, by Craig Lovelace, Business First, 8/11/11

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Runner Going the Extra Mile for Stowe, by Gary Seman, ThisWeek Newspapers, 8/9/11

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2010​
Competitive Angle Introduced at Annual 5K, by Gary Seman, ThisWeek Newspapers, 12/23/10

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Darris Blackford Given Deal to Run Columbus Marathon through 2013, by Doug Buchanan, Business First, 10/22/10
 

​Record 15,000 Marathon Participants Pound Streets to Beat of Music, by Wesley Lowery, Columbus Dispatch, 10/18/10. *No Link. 
 

​Columbus Marathon Winner Qualifies for Olympic Trials, by Jim Massie, Columbus Dispatch, 10/18/10
 

​'Slower' Runners Have Spirit to Spare, by Terry Pescosolido, Columbus Dispatch, 10/16/10
 

​Marathon Participants Have Range of Reasons for Going the Distance, by Amy Saunders, Columbus Dispatch, 10/16/10
 

​Marathon trying to lure elite runners, by Todd Jones, Columbus Dispatch, 10/15/10
 

​Dublin Man Pursues 30th Marathon, by Jennifer Noblit, 10/15/10. *No Link.
 

​Marathon Runs Route Through the Village, by Gary Seman, 10/15/10
 

​Marathon's Finish Line Familiar Sight for Worthington Man, by Bret Liebendorer, 10/15/10 * No Link..

 

​Bib assembly photo, by Ed Lentz, Columbus Dispatch, 10/13/10. * No Link.
 

​Countdown to Columbus Marathon begins, by Doug Buchanan, Business First, 10/11/10
 

​New Director Takes Marathon Lead, by Jeff Bell, Business First, 5/7/10
 

2009

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​Ohioan Sneaks in to Win, by Jim Massie, Dispatch, 10/19/09

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​Race Day photos from Start to Finish, by Eric Albrecht, Dispatch, 10/19/09. No Link.
 

​30th Anniversary Nationwide Better Heatlh Columbus Marathon Race Day photos, by Chrs Uhler, Lanter, 10/19/09
 

​Video: Matthew Folk Talks About Winning the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon, by Doral Chenoweth, Dispatch, 10/18/09. No Link.
 

​Video: Rachel Kinsman Talks About Winning the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon, by Doral Chenoweth, Dispatch, 10/18/09. No Link.
 

​Columbus Marathon: Record Time? Probably Not, but prize money has improved field, by Jim Massie, Dispatch, 10/18/09
 

​Sideline Festivities at Race Fuel Supporters' Cheering Power, by Amy Saunders, Dispatch, 10/15/09
 

​UA Man will Stride out on 30th Circuit Sunday, by Chris Bournea, ThisWeek, 10/14/09
 

​Columbus Marathon: It Never Gets Old, by Tom Reed, Columbus Dispatch, 10/13/09
 

​Mac is Back, by Lynn Groll, Defiance Crescent News, 10/13/09
 

​Friendships grow stronger by the mile, by Jennifer Noblit, ThisWeek News, 10/6/09
 

​Tweeting racers could raise profile of marathon in social media test, by Doug Buchanan, Business First, 9/4/09
 

Orange Barrel Media put together the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon "coming" announcement on the giant videoscreens at Broad & High.
 

​2008​
 

Photo slideshow of 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, by Adam Alexander, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
 

​Former resident enjoys chilly tour of town in win by Jim Massie, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
 

​New course, cheers for marathoners by Sherri Williams, Columbus Dispatch, 10/20/08
 

​Motivation runs in family by Adam Conn, Columbus Dispatch, 10/19/08
 

​Losing use of legs required lifelong fitness enthusiast to re-examine who he really is by Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch, 10/16/08
 

​Marathon field includes those who have overcome tough obstacles by Sarah Irvin Clark, German Village Gazette, 10/9/08. No Link.
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Marathon’s new course just flat-out better by Michael Arace, Columbus Dispatch, 8/16/08
 

​Columbus Marathon adds 5K for corporate teams by Jeff Bell, Columbus Business First, 8/8/08
 

​2007​
 

​2007 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon slideshow by Neal Lauron, Columbus Dispatch, 10/22/07. No Link.
 

​A long day's journey at the Columbus Marathon by Tony Arnold, Sidney Daily News, Nov. 13, 2007
 

​TELL US YOUR STORY​
 

Do you have a story to tell about your Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon experience? We would love to hear it! Please send your story to sarah@irvinpr.com.

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​PRESS RELEASES​
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Participant Record - Oct. 10, 2012
 

​2012 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out! - Oct. 10, 2012
 

​2012 Spirit Award Winners Announced - Oct. 10, 2012
 

​Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon, Nationwide Insurance Partner with Nationwide Children's Hospital - Jan. 1, 2012
 

​2011​
 

​2011 Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon Has $13 Million Impact on Local Economy - Dec. 12, 2011
 

​Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Sold Out for Fifth Straight Year! - Oct. 10, 2011
 

​2011 Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon Street Closures - Oct. 10, 2011
 

​2011 Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon Spirit Award Winners Announced - Oct. 10, 2011
 

​Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon Slated for Oct. 16, 2011 - Oct. 10, 2011

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2010​
 

​Registration for 2011 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Opens 1/1/11 - Dec. 12, 2010
 

​2010 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Recap Release - Oct. 10, 2010
 

​Lashutka Scholarship Award Announced for 2010 - Oct. 10, 2010
 

​Street Closure Information for 2010 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Oct. 10, 2010
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Slated for Oct. 17 - Oct. 10, 2010
 

​31st Annual Marathon Announces New Additions - Oct. 10, 2010
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Board Names New Race Director - Apr. 4, 2010
 

​2009​
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Race Day Results Release - Oct. 10, 2009
 

​10 Spirit Award Winners Named for 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Oct. 10, 2009
 

​30th Anniversary Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Slated for Oct. 18 - Sep. 9, 2009
 

​30 Years Old, Lots Of New Things At 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Oct. 18 - Sep. 9, 2009
 

​Tweet My Time Debuts at Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Sep. 9, 2009
 

​10 Men Going For 30 Straight At 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Sep. 9, 2009
 

​Street Closures for the 30th anniversary Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Sep. 9, 2009

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​2008

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Race Day Recap news release - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Race Day Photo Opportunities - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​Nationwide Better Health Race Weekend Activities photo advisory - Oct. 10, 2008. *No Link.
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Adds Prize Purse - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Sells Out for Third Consecutive Year - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​Fourth Ringling Bros. Red Nose Children's Run Slated for Oct. 18 - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Street Closures - Oct. 10, 2008. *No link.
 

​2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Spirit Award Winners Announced - Oct. 10, 2008
 

​2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon to Feature New Course - Aug. 8, 2008
 

​Training Kickoff event announced - Jun. 6, 2008
 

​2007​
 

​Central Ohioian wins Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Closing in on Capacity Field - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​All 10,000 spots in Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon filled - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​'The Voice of the Triathalon' to Bring his Distinctive Call to Columbus - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​Marathon Road Closures - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​½ Marathon Road Closures - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​Street Closure Fact Sheet - Oct. 10, 2007
 

​28th Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon set for October 21 - Sep. 9, 2007
 

​Letter for Media Credential Request - Sep. 9, 2007
 

​2007 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Press Credential Application - Sep. 9, 2007
 

​Volunteers Still Welcome at Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Sep. 9, 2007
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Third Annual Children's Ringling Bros. Red Nose Run Highlights Race Weekend - Aug. 8, 2007
 

​Training Series for Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon Announced - Apr. 4, 2007
 

​Nationwide Better Health Becomes Title Sponsor of the Columbus Marathon - Mar. 3, 2007
 

​2006​
 

​Perfect Marathon Weather Aids Largest Columbus Marathon Field in Recent History - Oct. 10, 2006

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27th Columbus Marathon and Inaugural ½ Marathon Slated for Oct. 15 - Oct. 10, 2006
 

​Inaugural Columbus ½ Marathon Field Reaches Cap Two Weeks Prior to 27th Running of Columbus Marathon - Oct. 10, 2006
 

​Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Partners With Columbus Marathon to Host Children's Run - Sep. 9, 2006
 

​Street Closures for 27th Columbus Marathon - Sep. 9, 2006
 

​Columbus Marathon Board Introduces ½ Marathon Event as Part of Columbus Marathon on Oct. 15 - Sep. 9, 2006
 

​Frontrunner Columbus Marathon Training Series Prepares Runners, Walkers for 27th Columbus Marathon - Apr. 4, 2006

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​Columbus Marathon Board Selects New Team to Direct 2006 Columbus Marathon - Feb. 2, 2006