Warm Up Columbus
Warm Up Columbus offers a flat, fast, and spectator-friendly loop course ideal for winter marathon training.
Race Date
Feb 7, 2027
Location
Dublin, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, February 7, 2027
- Location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, 0.25 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 519
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Warm Up Columbus Marathon, first run in 2001, provides a unique winter racing opportunity. Its certified course, designed as a single 1-mile loop, is exceptionally spectator-friendly, allowing friends and family to witness runners multiple times. This configuration also ensures ample support, with fluid and aid stations available every mile.
This event is geared towards runners seeking a fast, flat course, potentially for Boston Marathon qualification or as a tune-up for other races. While the typical field size hovers around 150-200 finishers, drawing participants from about eight states, a dedicated 24% of runners return each year, highlighting its loyal following. The race also offers a variety of other distances, including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, catering to a range of abilities.
Race-provided description
Welcome to “Warm Up Columbus” Marathon! If you are looking for a great Winter marathon, you’re in the right spot! Whether you are tuning up for Boston or gearing up for the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, Warm Up Columbus is your first step towards that goal. Our 1 mile loop course offers a very spectator friendly race environment, with 26 fluid/support stations and a restroom at every mile! Other “Warm Up Columbus” events include unique team relays, a 1/2 marathon, 5K and 10K!!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH, 43017
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.09 m
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH24003JHP · Warm Up Columbus Half Marathon and 5K
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick593 years running
~211 finishers a year
shrinking
24% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:16:35
typical high 40°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
24°
Afternoon (High)
40°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 519 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
519
Median time
2:03:48
Latest turnout
142
States
16
Turnout by year
2024–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Warm Up Columbus?
The Warm Up Columbus is held on Sunday, February 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Warm Up Columbus take place?
It takes place in Dublin, Ohio.
What distances does the Warm Up Columbus offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, 0.25 Miles.
Is the Warm Up Columbus course flat and good for a PR?
The Warm Up Columbus is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Warm Up Columbus?
HalfRuns has finish records for 519 runners who have completed the Warm Up Columbus.
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