Race Week Info
Welcome to the 2026 OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon and Purple Heart 5K!
Your remarkable experience is our No. 1 priority as we celebrate YOU & the healthy, active lifestyle.
PACKET PICK UP: Hofbräuhaus Columbus will host Packet Pick Up for the Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon and Purple Heart 5K in 2026. CLICK HERE for all information.
COURSE SAFETY & WEATHER INFORMATION: Your safety & experience during the event is our #1 priority. Prepare for race day and listen to your body. CLICK HERE for the inclement weather policy and information.
EVENT DAY TIPS & INFORMATION |
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PRE-RACE INFORMATION: Event Parking: FREE PARKING is available in the Grandview Yard garages. You will receive a parking pass at Packet Pick Up. Remarkable Experience Tip: Get there early! You are coming to the same place at the same time as your fellow participants. Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the Start Line. Gear Check: Gear Check will be located inside Ray E. DeGraw Park. Drop off your keys, extra clothes and other items to be monitored while you experience this one-of -a-kind course. Remarkable Experience Tip: All bags must be marked with your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and BIB NUMBER. A Gear Check Tag will be on your Bib - affix this to your bag before arriving for a quick drop-off / pick-up process. Participant Restrooms: Plenty of restrooms will be located on the Northwest side of Ray E. DeGraw Park (on E. First Ave towards Bobcat Ave). On-Course restrooms will be located at each Aid Station. Remarkable Experience Tip: Arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to use the restrooms & get to the Start Line for the prompt start time. Race Crew members will be at the restrooms to help direct traffic flow. |
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START LINE INFORMATION: The Half & Quarter Marathon will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. Please give yourself plenty of time to visit the restrooms, gear check & more and arrive to the Start Line by 6:40 a.m. The 5K will begin promptly at 7:20 a.m. Please do not load into the Start Line until the Half & Quarter Marathon has started and cleared the area. Corrals: This event uses self-seeded corrals, so please find your place along the Start Line based on your anticipated pace. Faster runners should line up toward the front, walkers toward the back and everyone else somewhere in between. This helps create a smooth and enjoyable start for everyone! The Fleet Feet Pace Team powered by ON will be lined up throughout the Start Line area. Find the pacer who matches your goal pace or finish time and enjoy the experience. Remarkable Experience Tip: Your time begins when you cross the Start Line, so there's no need to rush! Find your spot, settle in and ease into your goal pace. |
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COURSE INFORMATION:
Aid Stations: There will be (8) Aid Stations on the Half Marathon Course, (3) Aid Stations on the Quarter Marathon Course, and (1) Aid Station on the 5K course. Aid Stations will offer water and Powerade.
Course Note: The Grandview Yard Half Marathon course is open and fully supported for 3 hours, 45 minutes or a pace of 17 minutes, 10 seconds per mile. If a participant is not on a pace to finish in 3 hours, 45 minutes when they reach 8.9 miles, they will be re-routed to a course that is 11 miles. Any re-routed participant will receive an Official Finisher's Medal.
Participant Tracking: For your family and friends to track your progress on race day, download the free RacePenguin app in your app store and search for the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon.
Remarkable Experience Tip: Download the app prior to race day and save your participants! It will be ready to go & to track the morning of the event.
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
Don't forget to share your OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon & Purple Heart 5K experience. Tag @OhioHealth, @M3SSports and use the hashtag #RunGrandviewYard!
QUESTIONS:
Please email us at info@m3ssports.com or see our team at Packet Pick Up with any questions.