The OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon is celebrating 20 years with the 2023 race on April 29. Learn more about the race's history from a man that's run in every single one. As Bob Golden prepared to enter his freshman year at St. Francis DeSales High School, he had a couple of important decisions…
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There are a lot of moving parts – and bagels and bananas – involved in the annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon, which also includes a 1/2 marathon, 5K, mile run, and kids run. And a total of about 13,000 runners. At the center of it all is Darris Blackford, the longtime director…
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It’s time to get ready, get set and go right from home. Although the sports and events landscape continues to change in our community, virtual race events in Columbus remain a positive way to get outside, get competitive and support local initiatives. Columbus is a premier city for sports events…
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Many citywide events have looked completely different in 2020, but for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon, adapting for participant safety allows the city’s biggest race day party to continue virtually. The annual race will be held on Aug. 28-30, giving participants the…
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Despite an uncertain future for the two largest race events in the city, leaders in the Columbus running community showed positivity and consideration for safety during the Virtual Sports Report, presented by Marathon. Darris Blackford, race director for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus…
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Whether you’re a lifetime resident of Columbus or just a visitor to Central Ohio, it’s easy to see the passion for sports and fitness that pulses throughout our city. The community has thrown its full support behind playoff runs, packed the stands for high-profile events and even rallied to save a…
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The course stretches the usual 26.2 miles of any other marathon, but each and every mile of the Columbus Marathon represents something special to runners. In the 39 th year of the marathon and the 13 th year of the half-marathon, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon has…
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If you live in Columbus, you know this to be true—there are always sporting events happening in the city. From club events to pro sports and everything in between, it’s clear that Columbus Has No Offseason. Sure, you frequent your favorite team’s home games and perhaps you’ve bought a ticket or two…
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April 29 marks the 14 th Anniversary for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and Commit to be Fit 5k. Columbus has become one of the best places to live, visit and play! With major running events that garner regional and national attention, more than 200 miles of trails in a…
Read MoreIn the middle of his hectic day at Ohio State University, Stephan James – the star of Race – made a pilgrimage to see the Jesse Owens statue on campus. “It was so big, so awesome” he said of statue of the larger-than-life Buckeye Bullet outside the track and field stadium named in his honor. “And I…
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