Ohio > Capital City Half Marathon & 5K
Columbus, OH
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Date
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Event
Details
A record field of more than 5,000 participants crossed the finish line
at
this year's running of Columbus's Capital City Half Marathon &
Commit To Be Fit 5K, both of which races took participants on a tour of
this, the largest city in Ohio. From the starting line at the Lifestyle
Communities Pavilion on Neil Avenue, the 13.1-mile loop route for the
out-and-back race of the city's downtown streets and along parts of its
riverfront areas, as the heart of the city lies right at the confluence
of the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers.
The Capital City race is truly an open race, as organizers welcome
runners, walkers and wheelchair competitors to the four-hour race,
which starts promptly at 9:00 AM for those participating in the
half-marathon and 9:15 AM for those running the 5K. The race has drawn
notable, world-famous runners in past years, including Clint Verran and
Daniel Cheruiyot, who famously won the event's 2007 half marathon race
together when they finished in a tie.
Largely fast and flat and without any serious rises or declines in
elevation throughout the course, the Capital City Half Marathon has
enjoyed a significant degree of success as an event in a relatively
short time period -- especially considering its inaugural running took
place just in 2004. Part of its popularity, no doubt, is due to the
scenery along the race course, including the campus of Ohio State
University and historic areas of downtown Columbus like Short North,
Victorian Village and German Village.
Race
Weather & Climate
Set almost exactly in the center of the state, the city of Columbus
typically sees springtime weather that's mild and often cool, with
fairly frequent showers and storms. In April, average monthly
temperatures for the area range between 64°F and 40°F,
while precipitation amounts average around 3.65 inches for the month.
Fees
N/A
Registration
Registration for the 2009 running of the Capital City Half Marathon is
not yet open. Please check back later in the year for updated
information on how to register for next year's race.
Websites
www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com
Columbus Running Company training program
for the Capital City Half Marathon
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