Fundraise for the 40th! Become a Children’s Champion.
Do you know the reason for the race? Because children need hope, and hope needs a champion. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the race and $8 million and counting has been raised for life saving research and care.
Make every step more meaningful during the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon by committing to fundraise as a Children’s Champion. When you raise money for Nationwide Children’s you are helping kids everywhere.
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. (VIP access, race apparel, special events and more)
- No minimum fundraising requirement. Every dollar makes a difference!
- Choose the impact you want to make. You can designate the funds you raise support any program at the hospital.
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is on Sunday, October 20, 2019.
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Find a Participant or Team:
Campaign Progress
Team Honor Roll
$48,790
$16,752
$12,239
$11,274
$8,739
$8,627
$6,775
$5,615
$5,523
$4,695
$4,385
$4,330
$3,915
$3,620
$3,555
$3,005
$2,952
$2,903
$2,840
Top Fundraisers
Children's Champion ½ Marathoner
$15,740
$12,070
$6,039
$5,700
$5,640
Children's Champion Full Marathoner
$13,500
$6,560
$3,714
$3,568
$3,475
Children's Champion Virtual Marathoner
$5,196
$5,160
$4,785
$4,775
$4,290
