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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, is highlighted for its upcoming 2026 Marathon, which will follow a newly introduced route and is confirmed to proceed as scheduled. The city has recently faced severe weather, including a tornado warning in August and a record snowfall in January, prompting emergency responses and road closures. The latest development, dated 2026-10-18, confirms the marathon’s schedule and route changes.
What to know
- The 2026 Columbus Marathon is confirmed to take place as scheduled. Oct 18
- Organizers have introduced a new route for the race. Oct 18
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Columbus, Reynoldsburg and Whitehall. Aug 16
- The warning was in effect until 11:30 PM, prompting residents to stay indoors and away from windows. Aug 16
- Columbus recorded 11.9 inches of snow on Jan. 25, a new daily record. Jan 27
Timeline
- Oct 18, 2026
- Aug 16, 2026
- Jan 27, 2026
- Jan 26, 2026



