mill race marathon
Boston-Qualifying Marathon • Half • 5K • Kids Run
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Columbus, Indiana
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Columbus, Indiana
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Whether you want to qualify for the Boston Marathon or enjoy a fun walk through architecturely famous downtown Columbus, IN, we have a race length perfect for you! Plus, you may go home as the new owner of a Cummins Powered Dodge Ram Pickup Truck or one of four brand new bicycles!
26.2 Miles | Boston Qualifier
half marathon
13.1 Miles | Flat and Fast
5k
3.1 Miles | Family Friendly
Flat. Fast. Built for Personal Records.
Run a Boston-qualifying course through architecturally renowned downtown Columbus, Indiana and scenic park trails with minimal elevation gain.
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Kids Fun Run
Free and Fun!
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Marathon and Half Marathon participants are eligible to win a brand new Cummins-Powered Dodge Ram Pickup Truck.
Must be 18+ and present to win.
Win a cummins powered dodge ram
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free group training
All walkers and runners are welcome to this free, 17-week training program!
To ensure we train safely and effectively, a proven progressive mileage increase schedule will be used.
Don’t live in Columbus? That’s okay! Our training coach emails the weekly training calendar to all registered participants each week so you can follow along, no matter where you live!
Starts May 30, 2026
Classroom Sessions
Classroom sessions last around 30 minutes, followed by a group run/walk.
After week 8, classroom sessions are completed. Mill Race Training Group will join the Columbus Running Club runners every Saturday for training in long runs.
Topics Covered
- Running Tips
- Shoes and Running Attire
- Core Strength
- Cross-Training
- Stretching
- Injury Prevention
- Nutrition
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