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Pick Your Distance
26.2 Miles | Boston Qualifier
half marathon
13.1 Miles | Flat and Fast
5k
3.1 Miles | Downtown & Family Friendly
kids fun run
Free Event | Friday of Race Weekend
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Mill Race Marathon Prices
Marathon
Half Marathon
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Through June 30
5K
Entry fee for the Student 5k (High School and younger) is $10 through August 31, $16 September 1 through September 24, $20 on September 25.
$85
$75
$30
July 1 - August 31
$95
$85
$40
September 1 - 24
$105
$95
$45
September 25 @ Expo
$120
$105
$50
September 26
No race day registrations.
Run a certified Boston-Qualifying course through architecturally renowned downtown Columbus and scenic park trails with minimal elevation gain.
- Certified Course
- Official Boston Qualifier
- Pace Requirement of 15-minutes/mile
- Registration includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt and unique finisher’s medal
- Chance to Win Cummins-Powered Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
- Race Day: September 26, 2026 @ 7:30AM
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marathon
26.2 flat and fast miles. Boston-Qualifying. Built for Personal Records.
Race Price
Through Jun 30 — $85
Jul 1–Aug 31 — $95
Sept 1–Sept 24 — $105
Sept 25 — $120
No Race Day Registration
Through Jun 30 — $85
Jul 1–Aug 31 — $95
Sept 1–Sept 24 — $105
Sept 25 — $120
No Race Day Registration
PDF course map
elevation map
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The perfect balance of challenge and speed. Ideal for PR attempts or just having fun with friends!
- Downtown Start and Finish
- Pace Requirement of 17-minutes/mile
- Registration includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt and unique finisher’s medal
- Chance to Win Cummins-Powered Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
- Race Day: September 26, 2026 @ 7:30AM
half marathon
Fun energy for 13.1 flat and fast miles.
Race Price
Through Jun 30 — $75
Jul 1-Aug 31 — $85
Sept 1-Sept 24 — $95
Sept 25 — $105
No Race Day Registration
Through Jun 30 — $75
Jul 1-Aug 31 — $85
Sept 1-Sept 24 — $95
Sept 25 — $105
No Race Day Registration
interactive map
PDF course map
elevation map
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A great entry point for new runners, walkers, and families looking to be part of race weekend.
- Family-friendly
- Pace Requirement of 21-minutes/mile
- Registration includes a short sleeve tee and a unique finisher’s medal
- Chance to Win one of four bicycles
- Race Day: September 26, 2026 @ 7:30AM
5k run/walk
Accessible. Energizing. Downtown Fun.
Race Price
Through Jun 30 — $30
Jul 1-Aug 31 — $40
Sept 1-Sept 24 — $45
Sept 25 — $50
No Race Day Registration
Through Jun 30 — $30
Jul 1-Aug 31 — $40
Sept 1-Sept 24 — $45
Sept 25 — $50
No Race Day Registration
interactive map
PDF course map
elevation map
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Download 5k Raffle Rules
Kick off race weekend with a completely free, high-energy event that is inclusive and open to children through 6th grade.
- Free Entry
- Friday of Race Weekend
- Varying Distances for Multiple Ages
- Medals for Participants
- Downtown Start and Finish
- Race Day: September 25, 2026 @ 6:00PM
kids fun run
a course experience for the kids to enjoy
Kids Fun Run T-Shirt
Get a 30% discount when you buy your Kids Fun Run T-shirt online through September 9th. Kids Fun Run T-shirts will also be available at packet pickup for $10 while supplies last.
Get a 30% discount when you buy your Kids Fun Run T-shirt online through September 9th. Kids Fun Run T-shirts will also be available at packet pickup for $10 while supplies last.
Free
win for your school
Local schools will receive Awards based on participation levels from the school.
Elementary Schools
Participation
award
6-11%
$250
12-18%
$500
19%+
$700
Preschools
Participation
award
9-18%
$250
19%+
$500
200M course map
Distances
- Tots (Under Pre-K) - 200M
- Pre-K & Kindergarten (With Parents) - .5K
- Pre-K & Kindergarten (Without Parents) - .5K
- Grades 1 & 2 - 1K
- Grades 3 & 4 - 1.5K
- Grades 5 & 6 - 1.5K
.5K course map
1K course map
1.5K course map
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Ready to Run?
Registration is now open for the 2026 Mill Race Marathon Weekend.
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