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2021 Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon set for Oct. 17, could be in-person
The 41st Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon could be in-person this year.
Organizers announced Tuesday that the Board of Trustees voted 10 to 0 on plans to move forward with having the event on Oct. 17.
The marathon was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers stated they are working with local and state health departments to ensure safety for all the participants.
“After such a challenging year, people can bring a bit of normalcy back to their health and wellness regimens," said Race Director Darris Blackford.
Blackford stated the course and the capacity of the event are under review.
People can register for the race starting June 1.
Those who have registered will get a full refund if the marathon is cancelled, according to a release.
(05/25/2021) Views: 1,369 ⚡AMPby Brandon Bounds
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Columbus Marathon
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, first run in 1978 and held annually since 1980, features a flat, fast course which saw nearly 20 percent of finishers qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2010. The event has sold-out in mid-August the past eight years. There are 7,000 runners in the full marathon and 11,000 in the half marathon, making it...
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