History
The concept of the Columbus Marathon was the brainchild of former Mayors Tom Moody and Greg Lashutka as a way to put Columbus on the map and showcase the city at the same time. The inaugural race, on November 16, 1980, hosted 2,500 runners. Tommy Perrson of Sweden set a course record of 2:11:02 that remains unbroken to this day.
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