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Event
OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon
Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Downtown Columbus, , Columbus, Ohio 43215
Distance
13.1 Miles I 6.55 Miles I 3.1 Miles
Start Time
8 a.m.
2026 OHIOHEALTH CAPITAL CITY HALF MARATHON, OHIOHEALTH QUARTER MARATHON AND COLUMBUS PROMISE 5K SET FOR APRIL 25
More than 12,000 runners and walkers will celebrate Columbus and the healthy, active lifestyle at the 2026 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K on Saturday, April 25 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).
All races begin and end on S. High Street adjacent to the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons in downtown Columbus.
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
- Roosters Boneless Wings
- Dillon's Gin
- Teremana Margarita
- Mumm Sparkling Wine
- Go Brewing NA Beer
- Corona Premier
OHIOHEALTH EXPOTIQUE & PANERA BREAD RAPID PACKET PICK UP
The OhioHealth Expotique & Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up for the 2026 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 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 for the OhioHealth Foundation will go towards advancing its mission to provide exceptional care for all.
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
- Awesome Finisher's Medal
- Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party
- FREE Race Photos Presented By OhioHealth
- PNC Post-Race Concert
- Panera Bagels
- Jet's Pizza
- Teremana Margarita
- Roosters Boneless Wings
- Dillon's Gin
- Mumm Sparkling Wine
- #RunWithPNC Official Cap City Playlist
2025 Event Shirts!
2025 Finisher's Medal!
2025 Diamond Cellar VIP Jacket!
2026 Fees
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 23 and Friday, April 24 at the Vue Columbus, 95 S. Liberty St., Columbus, 43215.
- Thursday, April 23 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 24 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 all events. BIB TRANSFERS are allowed and $15 each. STROLLERS are allowed. NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid person with a disability are welcome.
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