course
Flat. Fast. Built for Personal Records.
The Mill Race Marathon courses run on shaded park trails and smooth roadways through historic downtown Columbus, Indiana. The Marathon is a certified Boston-Qualifying course, ideal for personal records and competitive runners.
- Certified Boston-Qualifying Marathon
- Downtown start & finish
- Minimal elevation gain
- On-course volunteers & aid stations
Marathon
half marathon
5k
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Pace Requirements
Participants must maintain the following paces for each event:
There will be an 8-minute grace period at the start of the race before these pace limits begin.
- Marathon: 15-minute/mile
- Half Marathon: 17-minute/mile
- 5K Run/Walk: 21-minute/mile
There will be an 8-minute grace period at the start of the race before these pace limits begin.
everything you need on course
- 20 Aid Station on the Marathon course, 8 on the Half Marathon course.
- Water and Powerade at each Aid Station. (Water only at the first Aid Station.)
- Energy gel at 5 Aid Stations on the Marathon course and at Mile 7 on the Half Marathon.
- Substantial on-course medical support.
- Clearly marked courses.
- Restrooms at Start, Finish, and every Aid Station.
Running is more fun with energy on course.
What You Can Expect:
What You Can Expect:
- Live music spots along the route
- Finish line celebration with bands & food
- After-race festivities
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Ready to Run?
Registration is now open for the 2026 Mill Race Marathon Weekend.
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