Race Information

The Events:

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

Event Starting times: May 1, 2010

7:30 AM Capital Kids Mascot Chase
8:00 AM Half Marathon
8:10 AM 5K

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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 at the LC Pavilion from 5:30 to 7:00am on race morning. The LC is located at the race starting line at 405 Neil Avenue. www.promowestpavilion.com

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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 Gatorade
Chip Timing Technology
Name on Race Bibs
Immediate Race Results
Expanded media coverage
Race Day Entertainment on Course and at the Start/Finish Line

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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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Chip Timing Requirements

We are using Disposable Chips this year. The D-Tag is a disposable, lighter tag that athletes peel off of their bib and easily attach to their shoe to record their time. 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. However, we do ask that you follow the PDF instructions.

You can also watch a video of the new chip on YouTube: click here.

Do not forget your chip on race day. Without a chip, you will not receive a time!
Chips are non-transferable. Each chip 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 for expanded view)

Half Marathon

PDF version with elevation (4.6 MB)

5K

PDF version with elevation (2.7 MB)

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Parking in the Arena District

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

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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)