The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon has steadily grown into one of the largest half marathons in the Midwest, with a field of 14,500 runners and walkers. The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will start on Front Street near the Scioto Mile and end at the Columbus Commons, will feature …
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The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon has steadily grown into one of the largest half marathons in the Midwest, with a field of 14,500 runners and walkers. The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will start on Front Street near the Scioto Mile and end at the Columbus Commons, will feature three races: OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon (13.1 miles); OhioHealth Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles); and Commit To Be Fit 5K (3.1 miles).
Once you cross the finish line, you’ll be celebrated at the Giant Eagle Curbside Express Recovery Zone, a secure area designated for participants only. In the recovery zone you will receive your Official Finisher’s Medal and refuel with fruit, water, and great snacks. Once you leave the Giant Eagle Recovery Zone, you head to the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party, where the CELEBRATION really starts.
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, founded in 2004 and produced by M3S Sports of Columbus, Ohio, generates an estimated $7.5 million in visitor spending each year.
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Celebrate spring arriving in Columbus!
Columbus is a relatively flat city (with a surprise hill towards the end of the race), great access for spectators, and a really well-executed finish line party! Every bit as … MORE
Columbus is a relatively flat city (with a surprise hill towards the end of the race), great access for spectators, and a really well-executed finish line party! Every bit as fun and well-run as the “mega” race series out there and worth a trip to the capital city! 🙂
Fun local raxe
This race attracts the elite and beginners. Well run by local race organizers. Nice swag. Decent expo most years. Has some hills but nothing super bad. MORE
This race attracts the elite and beginners. Well run by local race organizers. Nice swag. Decent expo most years. Has some hills but nothing super bad.
Race was called due to Storms.
Cap City is one of the best races around. I have ran it four years in a row. It was disappointing that it was called due to severe storms this … MORE
Cap City is one of the best races around. I have ran it four years in a row. It was disappointing that it was called due to severe storms this time around. All in all every other year, it is a class act and a blast to run. Great entertainment and excellent volunteers with multiple aid and water stations….
First Half...Amazing!
This was my first half marathon and all I can say is amazing!! Very well organized, great expo, lots of aid stations, great entertainment along the course as well as … MORE
This was my first half marathon and all I can say is amazing!! Very well organized, great expo, lots of aid stations, great entertainment along the course as well as supportive spectators. The finish line party and food is incredible. Definitely one I will do again!!
Great Race!!
Second time running this race and the second year was even better than the first. Great course, scenic if you like going through the city, great aid stations, and great … MORE
Second time running this race and the second year was even better than the first. Great course, scenic if you like going through the city, great aid stations, and great entertainment and supportive spectators along the course. Medals are beautiful and the after party is great! If you like big races this is one to put on your list…if you don’t like big crowds you may want to avoid this one, but overall this one is amazing!
Very Well Organized
This was my third year running Cap City. Still one of my favorites. If you like taking in the sites of the big city this is a good race. And … MORE
This was my third year running Cap City. Still one of my favorites. If you like taking in the sites of the big city this is a good race. And the bands and spectators make it even better. If you don’t mind running in big crowds this is your race…if you do not like large crowds however, you may want to avoid this one. It usually has about 15,000 runners every year and honestly you will spend the first 3 miles doing a bit of bobbing and weaving, but get past that and it’s a pretty nice race.