Saturday, September 28, 2024 • Columbus, IN • Course Map
Columbus, Indiana may be a small town, but the Mill Race Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is no small race, with over 3,000 finishers in all three races — and over 1700 in the half marathon alone.
The half marathon begins on Washington and 7th Streets in downtown Columbus and continues north briefly before making a turn left onto 11th Street and running alongside Mill Race Park for the first mile of the course. The half marathon continues by taking runners on a tour of Columbus, leading them past Garland Brook Cemetery, downtown Columbus, and small town residential neighborhoods near the town center.
The half marathon course is mostly flat with a few hills, particularly at the beginning of the course. Get those hills out of the way early and coast through the rest of the course, which is a great one for setting a personal record (and a Boston qualifier for full marathon runners).
Once you’ve finished the race, make sure to stay for the after-party, an all-day affair in downtown Columbus featuring live music, a beer garden, and a truck giveaway to one lucky marathon or half marathon finisher. The proceeds from the half marathon go to a good cause, so run for good: with over $210,000 donated to charities promoting healthy lifestyles in the race’s first three years.
Race Weather & Climate
Located about 45 miles south of state capital Indianapolis, Columbus experiences cool mornings and warm (and sometimes hot) days in September, with moderate precipitation all year long.
On race day (Sep. 28), the average low is 52ºF and the average high is 76ºF.
Past Results
- 2023 Results
- 2022 Results
- 2021 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2020 Mill Race Half Marathon results (Virtual)
- 2019 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2018 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2017 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2016 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2015 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2014 Mill Race Half Marathon results
- 2013 Mill Race Half Marathon results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Mill Race Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
- 7:30 AM – full and half marathon
- 7:50 AM – 5K
Fees
- $55 – $95 for the half marathon
- $70 – $110 for the full marathon
- $20 – $35 for the 5K
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2024 running of the Mill Race Half Marathon, register online at GetMeRegistered.com here.
Official Race Website
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