Did you know that the development of the polio vaccine, the HIV/AIDS research and treatment and gene therapy are just some of the famous treatments that were supported by fundraising?

Medical research requires a significant amount of time, effort, and funding to explore new ideas, test hypotheses, and develop new drugs or therapies. Without fundraising, many promising research projects may never come to fruition, and the potential for life-saving discoveries may be lost.

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital is cognizant of the life-saving role that fundraising plays and has been hosting such events since 1980s. Its famous fundraiser  Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is set to occur on October 13-15, 2023.

Because children need hope, and hope needs a champion.

Make every step more meaningful during the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon.

Here’s how you can help:

Fundraise to help find cures, save lives and create best outcomes for sick kids here and around the world.

No minimum fundraising requirement. Every dollar makes a difference!

Earn perks and swag along the way as you reach new fundraising milestones.

Choose the impact you want to make.

You can designate your funds to support a specific program in the hospital.

Imagine crossing the finish line knowing you’re making miracles happen.

Why not? You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. You’ve committed to the race, now commit to our cause.

Ready to cross the starting line? Register here for the marathon.