Columbus Marathon 2026 Road Closures Begin Friday at 9 A.M.

Organizers announced road closures starting October 16, with traffic restrictions beginning on Long Street and Hocking Avenue. The event schedule includes a Health and Fitness Expo from noon to 7 p.m. on both the first two days of the weekend in Hall D of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Race starts for various divisions occur at North Bank Park, including a Wheelchair Division start scheduled for 7:25 a.m. Sunday morning alongside the main Marathon & Half Marathon events. Central Ohio Transit Authority riders face major delays and reroutes during this period.