Warm Up Columbus 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Feb 7, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 7, 20278:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Feb 7, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Feb 7, 20278:03 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Feb 7, 20278:03 AM | $70$80 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Marathon Relay | Relay | Feb 7, 20278:03 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k and 10k and Marathon Relay: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Dec 31, then $45 until Jan 31, then $50 until Feb 7.
- Half Marathon: $50 until Oct 31, then $60 until Dec 31, then $65 until Jan 31, then $70 until Feb 7.
- Half Marathon Relay: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Jan 6, then $45 until Feb 6, then $50 until Feb 7.
- Marathon: $70 until Oct 31, then $80 until Dec 31, then $85 until Jan 31, then $90 until Feb 7.
Online registration closes Feb 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Ohio runs 4:00:26, about 9:10 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:17:49 and men in 3:51:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Half Marathon
10k
5k
Aggregated from official results (RacePenguin) for Warm Up Columbus. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Warm Up Columbus?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:45:46, and half the field in 2:03:49; the last tenth came in after 2:38:09.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 48:12 or better, the top quarter in 53:51, and half the field in 1:00:53; the last tenth came in after 1:15:41.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 23:42 or better, the top quarter in 27:55, and half the field in 32:51; the last tenth came in after 51:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:42:55 |
| 20-29 | 1:44:41 | 1:22:13 |
| 30-39 | 1:47:06 | 1:30:39 |
| 40-49 | 1:53:52 | 1:42:02 |
| 50-59 | 2:15:19 | 1:51:29 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:57:57 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 40 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Warm Up Columbus Half Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 223 to 149 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:55:36 to 2:03:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149 (-29%) | 2:03:49 | under 1:34:00 | 1:16:36 |
| 2025 | 211 (-5%) | 1:57:38 | under 1:33:59 | 1:17:54 |
| 2024 | 223 | 1:55:36 | under 1:30:06 | 1:17:14 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:45:46, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Ohio 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 53:51, against 54:49 in a typical Ohio 10K, so times here are about average.
- 5K: About average for Ohio 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:55, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 7 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 8°F and hot years reach 54°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 7, 2027), 2026 (Feb 1, 2026), 2025 (Feb 2, 2025), 2024 (Feb 4, 2024), 2023 (Feb 4, 2023), 2022 (Feb 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Warm Up Columbus?
- Sunday, February 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $70, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 149 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:03:49 and the winner ran 1:16:36.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:45:46, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 655 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH 43017.
From the organizers
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!!