Warm Up Columbus

Welcome to Warm Up Columbus!

Join us for a premier winter running event in Dublin, Ohio, perfect for tuning up for Boston or gearing up for other spring marathons. The event features a unique, flat, and fast 1-mile loop course, offering an exceptionally spectator-friendly environment.

Event Highlights:

• USATF Certified Course: Eligible Boston Qualifier (Certification code OH24004JHP).
• On-Course Support: Enjoy 26 fluid/support stations with water and Gatorade, plus a restroom at every mile.
• Pace Team: Fleet Feet Pace Team available, covering paces every 30 seconds from 8:00/mile to 14:00 per mile, including a walking group.
• Post-Race Amenities: Great post-race refreshments and music on course.
• Finisher's Medal: All participants receive a finisher's medal.
• Athlete Tracking: Track your athletes or share updates on social media.
• Team Relays: Not up for the full distance? Tackle the Marathon or Half Marathon as a team with 2-5 members.

Packet Pick Up:

Early packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Sports, 1270 E. Powell Rd, Lewis Center, Thursday through Saturday of race week. Race day packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM at the race site (Metro Fitness parking lot, north east corner under the Fleet Feet tents). Please arrive early as traffic can back up after 7:00 AM.

Marathon Course Details & Time Limit:

The marathon has a finishing time limit of 1:00 PM. Participants must attend a pre-race meeting at 7:40 AM. The course is measured and certified based on running just to the right of the dividing line. The race starts 0.2 miles from the lap point/finish line, requiring 26 additional 1-mile laps to complete 26.2 miles. Focus on completing 26.2 laps, not just 26.2 miles on your GPS watch.