Race Information

The Events:

Capital City Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Commit To Be Fit 5k (3.1 miles) Run/Walk
Kids Mascot Chase (a fun run for children and mascots of all ages)

Event Starting times: May 1, 2010

The Capital City Half Marathon and Commit to Be Fit 5k Start and Finish directly in front of McFerson Commons on Spring Street.

7:30 AM Kids Mascot Chase
8:00 AM Half Marathon
8:00 AM 5K CHANGED!!

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Packet Pickup Party

This year we are doing something totally revolutionary in the race business. We are having a 10 day Packet Pickup Party at Fleet Feet Sports at Polaris. Click here for details.

Race Day Packet Pickup

In the event you cannot make it to the party we will have limited packet pickup in McPherson Commons 5:30 to 7:00am on race morning. McPherson Commons is located directly between Nationwide Ave. and Spring street across from Nationwide Arena.

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Runner Services

The team at the Capital City Half Marathon strives to make the event the ULTIMATE running and walking event in the country. Our participant services are designed to pamper you as well as respect our community and our environment.

Technical Event Shirts in both Women's and Men's sizes
An easy to use, free to park, packet pickup picnic prior to the event
One of a kind Finisher Medals for all participants
A downtown tour of Columbus second to none
An official music partner and playlist
On line registration to protect the environment
The elimination of plastic bottles whenever possible
8 Aid stations along half marathon course and one on the 5k course with water and sports drink
Chip Timing Technology
Name on Race Bibs
Immediate Race Results
Expanded media coverage

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Rules of the Road

Please note that the course will remain open for four (4) hours, thus the course will close on a continuous pace of 18:19 minutes per mile.

Anyone who cannot maintain the 18:19-minute-per-mile pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic through.

The following are NOT permitted in the Half Marathon & 5k:

Coaches, pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, or any other types of vehicles (other than official vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. Please do not bring or carry any of these items with you.

The Staff of the Capital City Half Marathon reserves the right to disqualify participants who have any of the above items.

Runner Bibs

All registered participants will receive a bib number that must be worn on race day. Please do not alter the bib in any way.
The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
Bib numbers are non-transferable. Each bib must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.

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Inclement Weather Policy

Weather forecasts will be monitored prior to the event paying special attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the Capital City Half Marathon website so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email as necessary.

The Race Director and Medical Director will monitor the weather and make a decision if any action will be taken to modify the race. Possible changes include: altering the start time for the race or in extreme situations, cancellation of the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the starting line of the race.

Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15 minute increments.

If extreme heat is predicted, extra water will be provided to the athletes, both prior to, during and after the event. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.

Update April 30, 2010:

Our weather WBNS 10TV weather is calling for the potential of inclement weather during the Capital City Half Marathon. Current predictions are calling for a low of 57°F at race start warming up to a high of 74°F. There is a heavy storm system rolling in late Saturday morning which may bring thunderstorms and lightning.

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Chip Timing Requirements

Your Timing Device for this event is the ChronoTrack B-Tag: A single use bib tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is...

Clearly visible on the front of the torso
Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
Pinned in all four corners
Not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

PDF Printer-friendly directions.

Tag time is the most accurate form of timing available because it measures the exact time between an athlete crossing the start line and the finish line. In addition, the new timing system will eliminate pre-race chip assignment, post-race chip return, and fees for lost or unreturned chips, allowing athletes to focus more on their competition and less on the timing mechanism. That's right, no clipping, $30 charges, etc. Just put them on, run, get great results and throw them away.

Do not forget your bib on race day. Without a bib tag, you will not receive a time!
Bibs are non-transferable. Each bib must be worn only by the participant to whom it is assigned.
Do not cross the finish line more than once.

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Route Maps (click to enlarge)

Half Marathon

(PDF, 760 KB)

5K

(PDF, 950 KB)

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Parking in the Arena District

PDF Click here for a printer-friendly parking map (210 KB)

All of the parking for the event will be at the garages and lots in the Arena District. There will be other events in the district that morning, so get there early and prepay your parking. Click here for all of the parking information you need.

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Awards & Divisions

Finisher Medals

All finishers will be greeted at the finish line with a one-of-a-kind medal. Volunteers will be there to put your well deserved medal around your neck.

Age Group Awards for The Capital City Half Marathon

1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group for men and women, starting with under 15, then 15-19, 20-24 etc. up to 80-plus. (half marathon only)
1st, 2nd and 3rd overall men and women, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall masters men and women. (half marathon only)