COTA closures ahead of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Marathon

COTA closures ahead of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Marathon

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit authority (COTA) is expecting delays Sunday as thousands of runners take part in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half-Marathon.

At least 17 COTA transit lines will be rerouted throughout the morning and early afternoon.


What You Need To Know

  • The Central Ohio Transit authority (COTA) is expecting delays on Sunday as thousands of runners take part in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half-Marathon.
  • At least 17 COTA transit lines will be rerouted
  • Beginning Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5 a.m. more than 500 transit stops will be closed at some point
  • For more information on reroutes, visit COTA.com. 

Lines affected include Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 31, 102, CMAX and Zoo Bus. 

Beginning 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 more than 500 transit stops will be closed at some point in Downtown Columbus, German Village, Bexley, North Bank, Arena District, Short North, Victorian Village, Ohio State University, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington.

Downtown transit transfer points will be located at Spring and Long streets near the intersection of Fourth Street. Additional Transportation Street Supervisors will be on duty during the marathon to assist customers. All reroutes will end in the mid-afternoon Sunday, following the conclusion of the marathon.

For more information on reroutes, visit COTA.com

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