On 25 April 2026, the 23rd OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon returns to Columbus, offering three distances: 13.1 miles (half marathon), 6.55 miles (quarter marathon), and the 3.1-mile Columbus Promise 5K. All events begin at 8:00 AM (half and quarter) and 8:30 AM (5K), with starts and finishes at the corner of S. High and W. Town Streets at Columbus Commons. The courses are certified road routes, using staggered starting corrals per estimated finish times, with full support including aid stations (7 on half, 4 on quarter, 1 on 5K), chip timing, and on-course entertainment. After the race, participants and spectators enjoy the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party and PNC Post-Race Concert, complete with complimentary food, drinks, live music, and community festivities. The race benefits the OhioHealth Foundation, and aims to showcase Columbus’s neighborhoods, parks, and vibrant street life while promoting health and connection.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, organized by M3S Sports / OhioHealth, will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, with the route starting and finishing at S. High & W. Town Streets adjacent to the Columbus Commons.
The OhioHealth Quarter Marathon, under the same organizer, will also start on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, using a shortened version of the half marathon course.
The Columbus Promise 5K, part of the event, is held on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, also beginning and ending downtown at the Columbus Commons.
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FAQs
What is the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, organized by M3S Sports / OhioHealth, will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, with the route starting and finishing at S. High & W. Town Streets adjacent to the Columbus Commons.
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is 21km long.
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, organized by M3S Sports / OhioHealth, will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, with the route starting and finishing at S. High & W. Town Streets adjacent to the Columbus Commons.
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon take place?
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
The OhioHealth Quarter Marathon, under the same organizer, will also start on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, using a shortened version of the half marathon course.
The OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon is 10km long.
The OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
The OhioHealth Quarter Marathon, under the same organizer, will also start on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, using a shortened version of the half marathon course.
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
The OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon is 10km long.
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon take place?
The OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City Quarter Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
The Columbus Promise 5K, part of the event, is held on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, also beginning and ending downtown at the Columbus Commons.
The OhioHealth Capital City 5km is 5km long.
The OhioHealth Capital City 5km takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
The Columbus Promise 5K, part of the event, is held on April 25, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, also beginning and ending downtown at the Columbus Commons.
How long is the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
The OhioHealth Capital City 5km is 5km long.
Where does the OhioHealth Capital City 5km take place?
The OhioHealth Capital City 5km takes place in Columbus, OH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
Runna classifies the OhioHealth Capital City 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the OhioHealth Capital City 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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