Expect Traffic Delays as Columbus Marathon Initiates Rolling Road Closures Across 26 Miles This Weekend
The upcoming weekend will see significant traffic disruptions as the 2025 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon takes place. Thousands of runners are expected, prompting extensive road closures and delays throughout Columbus.
Impact on Roads and Transportation
Starting from October 17, roads around the marathon’s path will face closures until October 19. Residents in downtown Columbus and the Arena District should plan for restricted access and potential delays.
Specific Road Closures
- October 17: Long Street closes from Hocking Street to Neil Avenue at 9 a.m., reopening at 6 p.m. on October 19, with a brief reopening from 5-7 p.m. on October 18.
- Spring Street shuts down between West Street and Neil Avenue from midnight, reopening on October 19 at 6 p.m.
- Hanover Street and Cozzins Street close to all except local traffic, effective until October 19 at 6 p.m.
- West Street and nearby boulevards will also be inaccessible until October 19 at 6 p.m.
Additional Closures on October 18 and 19
- The entirety of Spring Street from Neil Avenue to Hocking Street closes at midnight, remaining shut until 6 p.m. on October 19.
- Neil Avenue will be reduced to one lane for condo access only, until 6 p.m. on October 19.
Transit Adjustments and Delays
Significant reroutes will affect 17 Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus lines on October 19. The reroutes will cause delays, particularly for lines 1-12, 22, 31, 102, CMAX, and the Zoo Bus. Over 800 bus stops will close along the marathon route starting at 4 a.m. Downtown transit transfer points will be relocated to Spring and Long streets near Fourth Street. The disruptions will ease mid-afternoon, as the marathon concludes.
COTA advises checking routes beforehand to avoid inconvenience. For further details, residents can contact the local transportation officials or visit Emegypt.
