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OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon

Event: OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon

Date: April 26, 2025

Location: Downtown Columbus, , Columbus, Ohio 43215

Distance: 13.1 Miles I 6.55 Miles I 3.1 Miles

Start Time: 8 a.m.


2025 OHIOHEALTH CAPITAL CITY HALF MARATHON, OHIOHEALTH QUARTER MARATHON AND COLUMBUS PROMISE 5K SET FOR APRIL 26

More than 10,000 runners and walkers will celebrate Columbus and the healthy, active lifestyle at the 2025 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K on Saturday, April 26 in Downtown Columbus.

The "Best Tour Of Columbus On Two Feet" features a distance for everybody: OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon (13.1 miles), OhioHealth Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and the Columbus Promise 5K (3.1 miles).

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All races begin and end on S. High Street adjacent to the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons in downtown Columbus.

2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

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All runners and walkers will again receive a variety of complimentary food and drinks at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party and PNC Post Race Concert.

  • Jet’s Pizza
  • Corona Premier Beer
  • Roosters Boneless Wings
  • Teremana Margarita
  • White Claw Zero
  • Mumm Sparkling Wine

OHIOHEALTH EXPOTIQUE & PANERA BREAD RAPID PACKET PICK UP
The OhioHealth Expotique & Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up for the 2025 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 at The Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty St., Columbus, Ohio.

More about the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
Since 2004, the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon has been the choice for thousands of runners and walkers, showcasing the City of Columbus and its diverse neighborhoods and entertainment districts to runners and walkers from all over the region. Each year, Cap City hosts more than 12,000 runners and walkers, plus spectators and volunteers. The annual economic impact is estimated at $7.5 million.

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon also has a long-standing commitment to the charitable community and will continue to benefit the OhioHealth Foundation. Proceeds raised in 2023 will support OhioHealth’s Cold Cap Therapy program, an innovative cancer care treatment that helps prevent or minimize hair loss from chemotherapy.

Thank you for your support of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and M3S Sports. We will send periodic email updates, but be sure to connect with us on social media to get the latest event news. We look forward to seeing you on Race Day!


What You Get:

  • Cap City Event Shirt (Size Charts)
  • Awesome Finisher's Medal
  • Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party
  • FREE Race Photos Presented By OhioHealth
  • PNC Post-Race Concert Featuring North To Nashville
  • Panera Bagels
  • Jet's Pizza
  • Corona Premier
  • Teremana Margarita
  • Roosters Boneless Wings
  • White Claw Zero
  • Mumm Napa Sparkling Wine
  • #RunWithPNC Official Cap City Playlist

    2025 Fees

    See Registration Page

    Register 3 & Save $30

    Register 3 & Save $30: Save $10 off each registration when you register at least three (3) people. Enter promo code 2025SAVE30 at check out.

    Packet Pick Up

    Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up will be held at the OhioHealth Expotique on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 at the Vue Columbus, 95 S. Liberty St., Columbus, 43215.

    • Thursday, April 24 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Friday, April 25 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Please e-mail info@m3ssports.com with any questions.

    Please note: M3S Sports has a NO REFUND policy for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. STROLLERS are allowed.

    OhioHealth Associate Has Personal Connection to 2024 Cap City Half & Quarter Marathon

    Source: OhioHealth - The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon is coming up on April 27. Katie Foster, a physician assistant with OhioHealth and recent breast cancer survivor, is currently training for this year’s race.  


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