Event Calendar

The park will be getting ready today for the more than 12,500 runners and walkers that are anticipated to celebrate Columbus' Bicentennial with their participation on May 5, 2012 in the Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K and the Capital Kids Mascot Chase. 

After the race, the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party at Columbus Commons will lead the celebration with “Champagne and Chocolate,” a signature element of the Capital City Half Marathon, along with food, drink, music and much more.

The 9th Annual Capital City Half Marathon will include:

• The 2nd annual Capital City Quarter Marathon, which will take runners and walkers along the 6.55-mile course through downtown Columbus and the Short North Arts District;
• The Capital Kids Mascot Chase, an annual fun run for children and mascots of all ages with all proceeds benefitting the Capital Kids Afterschool program;
• The popular 3-mile Fun Run/Walk which will cross over both the Broad Street and Main Street Bridges.

To register, please visit http://www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com/.

More than 12,500 runners and walkers are anticipated to celebrate Columbus' Bicentennial with their participation on May 5, 2012 in the Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K and the Capital Kids Mascot Chase. 

After the race, the Byers Extra Mile Finish Line Party at Columbus Commons will lead the celebration with “Champagne and Chocolate,” a signature element of the Capital City Half Marathon, along with food, drink, and a post-race concert from SWAGG.

The 9th Annual Capital City Half Marathon will include:

• The 2nd annual Capital City Quarter Marathon, which will take runners and walkers along the 6.55-mile course through downtown Columbus and the Short North Arts District;
• The Capital Kids Mascot Chase, an annual fun run for children and mascots of all ages with all proceeds benefitting the Capital Kids Afterschool program, with some fun inflatables at Columbus Commons;
• The popular 3-mile Fun Run/Walk which will cross over both the Broad Street and Main Street Bridges.

To register, please visit http://www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com/.