Warm Up Columbus

The Original Warmup Since 2001

​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!!

When - Sunday, February 7, 2027.

7:45am start - FREE 1/4 mile kids race! all registered kiddos receive a teddy bear at the finish!

8:00am start - 5K , 1/2 Marathon, and 1/2 Marathon Relays begin at the 5K/Half Start Line (follow signs

8:03am start - 10K, Marathon, and Marathon Relays begin at the 10K/Full Start Line (follow signs)

What - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, plus Marathon Relay and Half Marathon Relay

Where - 655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017 ​

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Why run Warm up Columbus?!

We have a FREE kids run! All registered kids will receive a medal at the finish!

We boast a unique, flat, fast course all on a 1 mile loop providing the best on-course support ever!!

USATF Certified Course; eligible Boston Qualifier - Certification code OH24004JHP

Fast accurate results with splits

26 fluid/support stations with water and Gatorade

Great post race refreshments

Music on course

Easy spectator viewing

Event shirt

Custom Finishers’ Medal for all participants

Athlete Tracking: Track your athletes, or have your own updates posted to your social media outlet of choice!

Fleet Feet Pace Team - Need a little help staying on pace? Run alongside our World Famous Pacers covering pacers every 30 seconds from 8:00/mile to 14:00 per mile, AND a walking group!

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Not up for the full distance? Tackle the Warm Up as a team in the The Warm Up Columbus Marathon Relay!

Teams can consist of 2, 3, 4 or 5 members. Teams regardless of size will be scored together with all other teams.

Distances run by each team member are decided by each team! With the 1-mile loop as the course, just run until you get tired and make the exchange … and then do it again!

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Cost - Our races typically sell out 2-3 weeks prior to race day. Please note: Warm Up Columbus has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

Through September 30:

​Marathon: $85

Half Marathon: $65

​10K: $50

5K: $35

Relay Member: $35

October 1st through November 30 if event not sold out!

​Marathon: $100

Half Marathon: $80

10K: $60

5K: $40

Relay Member: $40

December 1st through Race Day if event not sold out!

​Marathon: $115

Half Marathon: $95

​10K: $70

5K: $45

Relay Member: $45

If you wish to change to a different distance than you signed up for, you must notify Fleet Feet at info@premierraces.com by February 1st.

What do you get?

Epic 1-mile loop race experience!

Event Shirt

Event Medal

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Results & Photos

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2025 - Results Photos​

2024 - Results Photos

2023 - Results​

2022 - Results Photos

2020 - Results Photos

2019 - Results Photos

2018 - Results Photos

2017 - Results

2016 - Results Photos