| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| H (°F) | 66 | 54 | 83 | 61 | 69 |
| L (°F) | 37 | 35 | 53 | 36 | 48 |
The race was well orchestrated. The atmosphere was great. People at the aid stations where upbeat and nice. Everyone cheering really helped. I didn't realize Columbus has so many hills. … MORE
The race was well orchestrated. The atmosphere was great. People at the aid stations where upbeat and nice. Everyone cheering really helped. I didn’t realize Columbus has so many hills. Campus is beautiful.
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Really nice atmosphere and smooth production! Local pro runner Abby Steiner was an honorary race director this year, which was a cool touch. The race starts and finishes near Columbus … MORE
Really nice atmosphere and smooth production! Local pro runner Abby Steiner was an honorary race director this year, which was a cool touch. The race starts and finishes near Columbus Commons, which makes for surprisingly easy logistics for a downtown race. There is a public bathroom in the Commons, and there were plenty of port-a-pots both pre/post-race and on the course. The corral staggering seemed to be done just about perfectly. The back half of the race has some sneaky incline, but the overall atmosphere was great. The medals and shirts were both good quality, and they gave runners a cinch bag this year with a slot specifically for the bib. I’m sure I’ll be running this in the future and trying to improve on my time.
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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.
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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….
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Lots of participants and a great way to see the city up close. A negative for half-marathoners is the 10k racers break off and it is a bit disheartening to … MORE
Lots of participants and a great way to see the city up close. A negative for half-marathoners is the 10k racers break off and it is a bit disheartening to see them turning around. The after race refreshments are super with food and several adult beverages!
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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! 🙂
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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.
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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!
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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!!
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Wow!
The race was well orchestrated. The atmosphere was great. People at the aid stations where upbeat and nice. Everyone cheering really helped. I didn't realize Columbus has so many hills. … MORE
The race was well orchestrated. The atmosphere was great. People at the aid stations where upbeat and nice. Everyone cheering really helped. I didn’t realize Columbus has so many hills. Campus is beautiful.
First half marathon
Really nice atmosphere and smooth production! Local pro runner Abby Steiner was an honorary race director this year, which was a cool touch. The race starts and finishes near Columbus … MORE
Really nice atmosphere and smooth production! Local pro runner Abby Steiner was an honorary race director this year, which was a cool touch. The race starts and finishes near Columbus Commons, which makes for surprisingly easy logistics for a downtown race. There is a public bathroom in the Commons, and there were plenty of port-a-pots both pre/post-race and on the course. The corral staggering seemed to be done just about perfectly. The back half of the race has some sneaky incline, but the overall atmosphere was great. The medals and shirts were both good quality, and they gave runners a cinch bag this year with a slot specifically for the bib. I’m sure I’ll be running this in the future and trying to improve on my time.
Fun local race
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….
Good race for a first half
Lots of participants and a great way to see the city up close. A negative for half-marathoners is the 10k racers break off and it is a bit disheartening to … MORE
Lots of participants and a great way to see the city up close. A negative for half-marathoners is the 10k racers break off and it is a bit disheartening to see them turning around. The after race refreshments are super with food and several adult beverages!
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! 🙂
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.
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!
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!!