Cap City Half 2023 Event Guide

GREETINGS!

On behalf of the City of Columbus, I am proud to welcome runners, walkers, family and friends to Downtown Columbus for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon.

I am delighted to welcome you to our community. We are “America’s Opportunity City” – rich in history and poised for continued growth well into the future. We are a welcoming community, too, a place that draws people from all over the country to meet, compete and visit. We have dynamic entertainment districts and friendly neighborhoods, many of which you will discover during the Half Marathon, OhioHealth Quarter Marathon and the new Columbus Promise 5K.

Columbus is among the top sports destinations in the United States. In fact, just last month, we again hosted March Madness and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball and Division I Women’s Basketball Championships, which brought a tremendous amount of energy, excitement and national attention to our city. In recent years, we’ve also hosted the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championships, the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the NHL AllStar Weekend.

While you are here, we invite you to explore the many things we love about our community: the world-class Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Franklin Park Conservatory, COSI, and fantastic shopping, restaurants and nightlife in the Arena District, Short North, German Village, Easton Town Center and dozens of other charming neighborhoods.

Good luck – and thank you for supporting the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon!

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Ginther Mayor

WELCOME!

Thank you for joining us for this very special day. It’s a day that you are challenging yourself, meeting a goal and crossing the finish line.

It’s also a day that marks the 20th anniversary of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon. That’s twenty years of runners and walkers — from all experience levels — lacing up together in celebration of healthy active lifestyles.

As central Ohio’s largest health system and second largest employer, we are proud to be your partner today and are excited to share that we have renewed our title partner commitment for another five years.

Whether you’re among the 12,000 participants off to the races or here cheering on friends and family, I ask that you take a moment to practice gratitude and recognize your personal achievements.

There’s no denying we’re living through trying times, but today, you are here. You are part of a community that takes challenges in stride and believes in the power of putting one foot in front of the other.

On behalf of the 35,000 OhioHealth associates, physicians and volunteers who care for you on race day and every day, we wish you a great run.

Steve Markovich, MD President and CEO OhioHealth

Dear Friends, Participants and Partners:

Welcome to Columbus – my hometown – for the 20th Anniversary Edition of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and brand-new Columbus Promise 5K.

We are thrilled to CELEBRATE YOU and 20 YEARS at this year’s OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. This year’s CELEBRATION of the Healthy Active Lifestyle will be our biggest and best yet. Cap City is YOUR RACE in YOUR CITY and we THANK YOU for your never-ending support over the past two decades.

Since 2004, the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon has focused on the CELEBRATION and PARTICIPATION of our runners and walkers. Our goal is to provide the ultimate experience for our participants, partners and the community.

We thank Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, the City of Columbus, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the Greater

Columbus Sports Commission, the Columbus Police and Fire divisions and all of the other local support agencies for their support.

This year we have two new, exciting partnerships to share with our participants. The Cap City 5K is now the Columbus Promise 5K and we are proud to work with the City of Columbus, Columbus State Community College, I Know I Can and Columbus City Schools to promote and support the Columbus Promise program that guarantees a tuition-free college education for all Columbus City Schools graduates at Columbus State.

We also worked with the Columbus Fashion Alliance on the design of this year’s 20th Anniversary event shirt. The Columbus Fashion Alliance is a collective that promotes the growth of the local fashion industry and independent designers.

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon would not be possible without the remarkable support of our corporate partners led by our world-class title partner OhioHealth. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized healthcare organization based in Columbus and among the top five large health systems in the United States. OhioHealth shares our passion of promoting fitness and celebrating the active healthy lifestyle. We are proud to have the OhioHealth Foundation as the official benefiting charity of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon.

We also thank the 1,500 volunteers who donate countless hours to guarantee your success on Event Day. We could not produce the CELEBRATION without them.

Thank you again for your support of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. I can’t wait to Greet YOU at the Start Line and Celebrate YOU at the Finish Line!

David Babner Race Director

RUNNERS & WALKERS:

On behalf of Franklin County and all of our residents, welcome to the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the 2023 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon.

Half marathons are as much about competing as they are about exercise and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Franklin County is leading the way in supporting our community to stay active and committed to their health and wellness and we know that a strong community requires a healthy one.

We are indeed a destination on the rise because of our diverse and accessible blend of urban, suburban and rural attractions. Through our community’s infrastructure, amenities, convenience and affordability, Columbus annually hosts a variety of professional, collegiate, amateur and youth sports events, including the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon each year since 2004.

I congratulate the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon on 20 years of success in Central Ohio. The event has become a spring celebration of the healthy and active lifestyle in Columbus and I am proud to say that I have run with you in this event several times!

Thank you for your participation in and support of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and best of luck on Race Day!

Sincerely,

Kevin L. Boyce Commissioner Franklin County Board of Commissioners

WELCOME!

On behalf of my colleagues on City Council and all residents of our city, welcome to Columbus for the 20th Anniversary OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon.

This year we are proud to announce the creation of the Columbus Promise 5K, a unique partnership with the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and M3S Sports that will raise awareness and opportunities for the Columbus Promise Program. The Columbus Promise is a guarantee to new Columbus City School graduates that if they graduate and fill out the FAFSA, then they can attend Columbus State Community College tuition-free. The Columbus Promise’s simple guarantee doubled new Columbus City School enrollment at Columbus State Community College, allowing more than 600 students to attend college with free tuition, support services, and a stipend. We’re excited to serve even more families through the Columbus Promise 5K.

Beyond this new partnership, the Capital City Half Marathon is a special event for residents and visitors alike because it takes participants on an incredible tour through some of our city’s unique areas and entertainment districts. Participants will see distinct neighborhoods such as Downtown, German Village, the Short North Arts District, The Ohio State University campus, Italian Village and the Arena District.

Hosting events such as the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon keeps our city moving forward. Cap City brings 12,000 runners and walkers, along with more than 25,000 friends and family, to our city on Race Day. Events like Cap City energize our city and carry tremendous economic impact.

Thank you for supporting the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and the City of Columbus. Whether a long-time resident or first-time visitor, we hope you enjoy your time in downtown Columbus and come back again soon!

Sincerely,

Shannon G. Hardin President Columbus City Council

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

OhioHealth Expotique & Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up At Vue Columbus

95 Liberty St., Columbus

The OhioHealth Expotique & Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up at the Vue Columbus is the Official Packet Pick Up location for the 2023 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K.

The two-day OhioHealth Expotique features Official Retail Partner Fleet Feet Sports in a modern, urban event space.

All runners and walkers must pick up their packets at the OhioHealth Expotique at Vue Columbus. Participants receive their Official Bib and Official Craft Technical Event Shirt at Packet Pick Up. There is no race day packet pick up.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

OhioHealth

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

CELEBRATING YOU and CELEBRATING 20 YEARS in 2023!

The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K will start and finish at the corner of S. High and E. Town streets adjacent to the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons.

The Giant Eagle Curbside Express Recovery Zone is a secure area for runners and walkers to receive the Official Finisher’s Medal and refuel with Panera Bread bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade and more. Byers

The Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party at the Columbus Commons features the PNC Post-Race Concert, your first Land-Grant Oh, Sure on the house, a slice of Jet’s Pizza, a Chile Verde Teremana Margarita, a White Claw Hard Seltzer, a Mumm Napa Sparking Wine, Roosters Boneless Wings and much more.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Featuring North To Nashville on the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion

The Diamond Cellar VIP Experience Tent

6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Diamond Cellar VIP Experience Tent is located at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party in the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons. (Credentials or Wristband Required)

Cap City, Columbus Promise Program Team Up To Create Columbus Promise 5K

The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon renamed its popular 5K running and walking event the Columbus Promise 5K this year as part of a unique partnership between M3S Sports and the new Columbus Promise program that provides free tuition to new Columbus City Schools (CCS) graduates attending Columbus State Community College (CSCC).

“This new partnership with M3S Sports is a tremendous way to amplify awareness and opportunity for Columbus kids,” said Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin. “The Columbus Promise’s simple guarantee doubled new CCS enrollment at CSCC, allowing more than 600 students to attend college with free tuition, support services, and a stipend. We’re excited to serve even more families through the Columbus Promise 5K.”

The Columbus Promise was announced in November 2021 and provides tuition-free education at Columbus State Community College for new Columbus City School graduates. The City of Columbus, Columbus State Community College, I Know I Can and Columbus City Schools developed the program based on the national College Promise model used in other cities and states.

“We are thrilled to work with Council President Shannon Hardin, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Columbus State, I Know I Can, and Columbus City Schools to support the Columbus Promise program and help guarantee that every high-school graduate in our city can go to college,” Race Director David Babner said. “M3S Sports and the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon prides itself in supporting our community over the past two decades and there is no better way to do that than to send high school graduates to Columbus State.”

The Columbus Promise 5K is open to all Columbus Promise scholars thanks to the support of the Columbus State Foundation. M3S Sports will donate a portion of the proceeds from the 5K to The Columbus Promise Fund.

“This is an awesome opportunity for central Ohio to celebrate and support Columbus Promise alongside some of the students benefitting from the program,” said Columbus State President Dr. David Harrison. “Thanks to everyone running, walking and otherwise supporting opportunities for students to earn their college degrees.”

The City of Columbus serves as the overall program champion and invested the initial $4 million to seed The Columbus Promise Fund. The remaining $5.5 million for phase one of the program is split between public and private funders, including OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon Official Partners OhioHealth and PNC.

PAST CHAMPIONS

MALE

FEMALE

2022 Krista Roehligh 1:21:33

2019 Molly Bookmyer 1:13:28

2018 Molly Bookmyer 1:19:05

2017 Natosha Rogers 1:10:45

2016 Tara Welling 1:10:25*

2015 Ellie Hess 1:18:50

2014 Tina Husted 1:21:47

2013 Rebecca Michael 1:18:06

2012 Christina Murphy 1:22:09

2011 Kristen Carter 1:19:51

2010 Kimberly Kellerman 1:25:54

2009 Beth August 1:26:17

2008 Lyndsi Benedict 1:19:54

2007 Melissa Converse 1:22:18

2006 Melissa Converse 1:22:01

2005 Erin Ford 1:25:14

2004 Renee Mangette 1:21:59

*Event Records

Cap City Partners With Columbus Fashion Alliance, Designer Made Reese On 20th Anniversary Event Shirt

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon partnered with the Columbus Fashion Alliance and designer Made Reese to create this year’s specialedition 20th Anniversary event shirt.

Made Reese is a Columbus-based, selftaught designer and a Youth Fashion instructor at the Columbus Fashion Alliance.

“To commemorate the 20th year of the Capital City Half Marathon, I wanted the design to incorporate the Columbus skyline as well as be something clean that could we worn by all demographics,” Reese said. “I am, and continue to be, inspired by the runners, walkers and volunteers for their dedication, time and effort that ultimately goes to a great cause. It was amazing working with the Columbus Fashion Alliance and Capital City Half Marathon team on this collaboration.”

The Columbus Fashion Alliance is a collective of creatives passionate about the Columbus fashion industry. The fashion-based non-profit’s goal is to support the creation and growth of creative and fashion-based businesses through education, accessibility, coaching and creating opportunities to connect artists with industry professionals.

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon hosted the USATF Half Marathon Championships in 2016 and 2017. The event was not held in-person in 2020 and 2021.

Tow, Roehlig Win Titles At 2022 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

Karter Tow, 21, of Columbus, and Krista Roehligh, 28, of Jacksonville, Fla., took home top honors when the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon returned to the streets of Columbus on April 22, 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Diamond Cellar Offers Free Medal Engraving

Diamond Cellar, the Official Jeweler of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, will again offer FREE medal engraving for all finishers of the 2023 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, OhioHealth Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K.

After the race take your medal to the Diamond Cellar’s Sawmill Road location at 6280 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, 43017.

Diamond Cellar is the Official Jeweler of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and the title sponsor of the Diamond Cellar VIP Experience.

Jet’s Pizza Pace Teams To Get You To The Finish Line, Celebrate You With World’s Largest Pizza Party

Jet’s Pizza, the Official Pizza of the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, will sponsor the Jet’s Pizza Pace Teams on race day that will help you get to the Finish Line, then celebrate you with the World’s Largest Pizza Party at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party.

The Jet’s Pizza Pace Teams will lead runners and walkers at a variety of speeds in the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and OhioHealth Quarter Marathon. More information is available at the OhioHealth Expotique & Panera Bread Rapid Packet Pick Up or at capitalcityhalfmarathon.com.

“We would like to thank David (Babner) and the M3S Sports team for giving Jet’s Pizza this incredible opportunity to host the World’s Largest Pizza Party for the 20th anniversary of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon,” said Amy Young, marketing director for Jet’s Pizza Columbus. “It allows us to give back and celebrate our community.”

Track and Field World Champion, Dublin Native Abby Steiner To Serve As Honorary Race Director

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is proud to welcome Columbus native and two-time Track and Field World Champion, Abby Steiner, as the Honorary Race Director for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Half Marathon.

Steiner is a 2018 Dublin Coffman High School graduate and has recently turned pro in Track and Field after joining the global sports brand, PUMA.

Steiner has seen incredible success on the Track since graduation and her time at the University of Kentucky. She is a 2x Track and Field World Champion (2022, 4x100m and 4x400m), World Finalist (2022, 200m), American record holder (Indoor 200m and 300m) and NCAA record holder (200m).

Steiner will serve as the honorary starter for the 20th edition of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon on Saturday, April 29 in downtown Columbus.

“I’m excited to be the Honorary Race Director of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon,” says Abby Steiner. “The Capital City Half Marathon is all about getting out and celebrating the active, healthy lifestyle and I’m honored to be in my hometown to kick off the celebration for the 12,000+ participants.”

“Abby has brought an immense amount of pride to the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio and we are incredibly excited to have her as this year’s Honorary Race Director,” Race Director, David Babner said. “Abby is a champion on and off the track and having her kick off this celebration of the active, healthy lifestyle at the 20th Anniversary of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is an honor.”

The OhioHealth Capital City Half and Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5k blends block party vibes with tons of local fun to create one of the country’s best race experiences

PATH TO ACHIEVEMENT

Joanie Wilson was 58 years old and had recently been diagnosed with a bone disease when she heard then-10TV anchor Andrea Cambern talking about the inaugural Capital City Half Marathon.

“I decided right then and there that I was not going to let (osteoporosis) get to me,” Wilson recalled. “So, I called my twin sister and we decided to sign up, even if we had to crawl across the finish line.

“The race was only three weeks away and we really had no training, but we did it and I have been doing it every year since.”

Wilson, 78, will cross the finish line at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon for the 20th straight year when she finishes the Half Marathon holding hands with her granddaughter, Liza Cooper, 24 and grandson, Jaxon Wilson, 19.

“I had never run anything before Cap City and I really haven’t run anything since,” Wilson said. “I was hooked on Cap City after the first year and I figured I might as well keep it up. It was good for me.”

2023 GUIDE TO RACE DAY

There are numerous PARKING garages and lots available in Downtown Columbus. The preferred lot adjacent to the Columbus Commons is the Main Garage (56 E. Main St., Columbus, 43215). This lot costs $10 on Race Day.

There are eight PEPSI REFUELING STATIONS on the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon course, three on the OhioHealth Quarter Marathon course and one on the Columbus Promise 5K course. All offer Gatorade and Water. (The 5K is water only). GU Energy Gel will be offered just past mile 6 on the Half Marathon course. RESTROOMS are located near each aid station.

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon course is fully supported for 3 HOURS, 45 MINUTES.

START CORRAL INFORMATION

Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon participants should LOAD INTO CORRALS BY 7:40 A.M.

5K participants should LOAD INTO THE 5K CORRAL BY 8 A.M.

KNOW YOUR BIB

1. Fill out your MEDICAL INFORMATION on the back of the bib.

2. The LETTER on your bib indicates your CORRAL.

3. Fill out your GEAR CHECK information and pin the tag to your GEAR CHECK bag. (The Gear Check info will already be filled out for early registrants).

GEAR CHECK is available at the Columbus Commons at the Gear Check tent. Drop off your gear on the way to the Star Line and pick it up afterwards at the same location.

4. DO NOT remove the JET’S PIZZA, LAND-GRANT, WHITE CLAW, MUMM NAPA, ROOSTERS and TEREMANA TEQUILA MARGARITA coupons. After the race, redeem the coupons at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party for a CELEBRATORY slice of Jet’s Pizza, a Land-Grant Beer; a White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mumm Napa, Roosters Boneless Wings and a Teremana Tequila Margarita.

GIANT EAGLE CURBSIDE EXPRESS RECOVERY ZONE

After you finish, you will receive your Official Finisher’s Medal, Panera Bread bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade and more in the Giant Eagle Curbside Express Recovery Zone.

BYERS XTRA MILE FINISH LINE PARTY & PNC POST-RACE CONCERT featuring NORTH TO NASHVILLE

The Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party at the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The party features the PNC Post-Race Concert Featuring North To Nashville. CELEBRATE with slice of Jet’s Pizza, a Land-Grant Beer; a White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mumm Napa, Roosters Boneless Wings and a Teremana Tequila Margarita.

DIAMOND CELLAR VIP EXPERIENCE TENT*

The Diamond Cellar VIP Experience Tent is located at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party in the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons and features catered breakfast and lunch; celebratory cocktails and beer; and private restrooms and gear check.

*Wristband Required

GEAR CHECK is available at the Columbus Commons at the Gear Check tent. Drop off your gear on the way to the Star Line and pick it up afterwards at the same location.

HALF MARATHON FINISH

Left turn on Fyffe Rd to Woody Hayes Dr 13. Left turn on Woody Hayes Dr to Tuttle Park Pl 14. Right turn on Tuttle Park Pl to path that circles stadium 15. Left turn from stadium path to Annie and John Glenn Ave 16. Left turn on Annie and John Glenn Ave to Neil Ave 17. Left turn on Neil Ave to 18th Ave 18. Right turn on 18th Ave to College Rd 19. Right turn on College Rd to 12th Ave 20. Right turn on 12th Ave to Neil Ave 21. Left turn on Neil Ave to Vine St 22. Left turn on Vine St to Kilbourne St 23. Right turn on Kilbourne St to Spruce St 24. Right turn on Spruce St to Park St 25. Right turn on Park St and continue to Front St 26. Continue on Front St to Long St 27. Left turn on Long St to High St 28. Right turn on High St to the

Start Time: 8 a.m.

OhioHealth Medical Tents Cameron Mitchell Restaurants marked by restaurant logo

Pepsi Refueling Stations

Half Marathon Mile Markers

OhioHealth Spectator & Sign Making Zones

OhioHealth Quarter Marathon April 29, 2023

1. QUARTER MARATHON START –High St and Town St

2. South on High St to Thurman Ave

3. Left turn on Thurman Ave to Jaeger St

4. Left turn on Jaeger St to Reinhard Ave

5. Left turn on Reinhard Ave to 3rd St

6. Right turn on 3rd St to Livingston Ave

7. Right turn on Livingston Ave to 4th St

8. Left turn on 4th St to Spring St

9. Left turn on Spring St to High St

10. Right turn on High St to Goodale St

11. Left turn on Goodale St to Neil Ave

12. Left turn on Neil Ave to Vine St

13. Left turn on Vine St to Kilbourne St

14. Left turn on Kilbourne St to Spruce St

15. Right turn on Spruce St to Park St

16. Right turn on Park St and continue to Front St

17. Continue on Front St to Long St

18. Left turn on Long St to High St

19. Right turn on High St to the FINISH

Start Time: 8 a.m.

www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com

Join us after the race at the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party at the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons. The Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• First Land-Grant Oh, Sure “On The House”

• Complimentary slice of Jet’s Pizza

• One FREE Chile Verde Teremana Tequila Margarita

• One FREE White Claw Hard Seltzer

• Rooster’s Boneless Wings

• Mumm Napa Sparkling Wine Samples

• Diamond Cellar VIP Experience Tent

EVERY RUNNER DESERVES

Race day

+ Preview the race route. Knowing the route ahead of time allows you to prepare mentally and physically for your race. Take note of medical and refueling stations, and drink options along the course.

+ Be prepared. Lay out your gear the night before and fill out the details on your race bib. Make sure all of your devices (watch, phone, headphones) are charged up and ready to go.

+ Wear layers. Choose items to stay warm and dry with layers of clothing you aren’t afraid to toss.

+ Follow the 15-degree rule: Dress for your run like it’s 15 degrees warmer than the current temperature.

+ Fuel up! Eat breakfast before arriving at the race. Choose easy-to-digest carb-rich foods with a little protein and choose foods you’ve eaten while training. Eat a simple-carb snack 15-30 minutes before the race gun goes off. While in the corral, sip on a sports drink and get some final fuel with graham crackers, a banana, or sports gel. Again, stick with what you’ve trained with.

Before After RUN TIPS the race the race

+ Race day isn’t the time to try something new. Stick with the clothes, shoes and foods you know.

+ Pick a parking lot or bus route. There’s a map on the race website

+ Relax, stretch and smile! It took a lot of hard work to get here today. Enjoy the moment!

+ Pace yourself. Designated runners will maintain consistent minutes-per-mile paces to help keep you on track. Or, use a smart watch or other device to help set your pace and stick with the tempo at which you have been training.

+ Use adhesive bandages or balm to prevent chafing. The medical stations will have petroleum jelly.

+ Stay hydrated. Refueling stations are designed to move runners along quickly.

+ If you see a runner in distress, alert medical personnel along the course.

+ Warning flags will be flying at each refueling station. If they’re not green, stay alert and follow instructions.

+ Clear the chute. Keeping the finish line clear keeps your fellow runners safe.

+ Keep moving. A “warm down” after your race is a really good idea to help with soreness and recovery. A slow walk or really light jog can go a long way!

+ Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drinking water or sports drinks will help you recover.

+ Take a victory stretch! Proper stretching will help with your recovery. OhioHealth personnel at the stretching and cooling tent are ready to help.

+ Listen to your body. If you have pain that won’t go away, talk to a sports medicine doctor or call the OhioHealth Sports Medicine Helpline at (614) 566-GAME (4263)

+ Recap, review, reset. Think about what you did well on race day and goal set for your next race. Need tips for staying healthy, getting faster, or setting training plans to meet your goals? Call the experts at the OhioHealth Runner’s Clinic, (614) 566-1RUN.

DESERVES ELITE CARE

is back on

the table

Training is back on the table. If an injury is keeping you from training, our expert team can help you hit your stride with customized programs and advanced technology.

RUNNER’S CLINIC WITH SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

+ Video recording and analysis to assess technique, gait and biomechanics

+ Functional strength and flexibility assessment

+ Personalized exercise recommendations

TRAINING NEW

+ Personalized nutrition counseling with a sports dietitian

+ Expert running shoe evaluation

+ Overall results and recommendations from OhioHealth running performance specialists

OhioHealth Performance Clinic

The all new OhioHealth Athletic Performance Clinic gets you back in the game or takes your game to the next level with one-on-one training from our expert clinicians. No matter your sport, age, or skill level, reach or return to peak performance with our clinics and training sessions.

+ Personal Training: One-on-one training for athletes to improve performance.

+ Get back in the game training: Designed for injured athletes to return to their sport at peak performance.

+ Stay in the game training: Designed for uninjured athletes who want to reduce risk of injury and improve performance.

+ Bike Clinic: Increase comfort and cycling performance while reducing stress or strain.

+ Golf Clinic: Personalized experience utilizing golf simulator, video swing analysis, and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) screenings to help improve your golf performance.

Call (614) 566-1786 or email

PeformanceClinics@OhioHealth.com

+ Thrower’s Clinic: increase stability, mobility and overall strength through biomechanical analysis of rotational movements.

+ Customized Sports Clinic: Any sport. Tell us your goal and we’ll help you maximize your performance.

The best thing you can do leading up to race day is stick to your training plan. Continue to hydrate well and eat whole foods while minimizing junk foods and fast foods as much as you can. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds, and nuts are great sources of protein and fiber that will give you plenty of energy on race day. Also, one of my favorite things about a long run is a great playlist! Don’t forget to choose songs with high “beats per minute” along with any other songs that get you pumped up! Good luck on race day!

– Ben Bring, DO, OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon Medical Director

OhioHealth Cold Cap Therapy Program

A portion of race registration for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will go to the OhioHealth Foundation. The Foundation will use those dollars to provide funding for OhioHealth’s Cold Cap Therapy program, an innovative cancer care treatment that can help prevent or minimize hair loss from chemotherapy. Most traditional insurance plans do not cover costs associated with cold capping, so this philanthropic support means cancer patients can retain a sense of dignity and control during their treatment journey.

“It essentially freezes patients’ scalps in order to save their hair during some chemotherapy treatments,” said Bethany Golden, president of the Over My Head Boutique at the OhioHealth Bing Cancer Center and the Dublin Cancer Center. Patients wear their cold caps before, during and after treatment and they, along with a support person, are trained in how to use them by the team at Over My Head.

Jen Ernst is a four-time Cap City participant. She’s also a breast cancer survivor, who chose to utilize cold capping during her treatment.

“When I was told I had cancer and would undergo chemotherapy, my biggest fear was losing my hair,” Jen said. “I dreaded the thought of receiving looks of pity or encountering unsolicited conversations from strangers. I was thrilled when I learned that cold cap therapy was a service offered through the Over My Head Boutique at OhioHealth.”

So far, more than 130 patients have been able to receive cold cap therapy, thanks to donor support of the OhioHealth Foundation. Based on the average out-of-pocket cost per patient for cold cap therapy, the OhioHealth Foundation has been able to cover about 75 percent of that cost. Additional funding is vital to sustain and grow OhioHealth’s Cold Cap Therapy program and defray direct costs to patients on their cancer treatment journey.

Jen is thankful to this year’s participants for helping to support cold cap therapy through their registration.

“Cold cap therapy is an out-of-pocket expense and may not be an option for everyone,” Jen said. “Not only will the philanthropic support increase the accessibility to patients, but I believe it will help raise awareness about cold capping. Battling cancer is hard and everyone should have access to a therapy that can help maintain their confidence and dignity, provide hope and give them the strength they need to fight.”

See you at the finish line to meet your RUNgry needs!

WELCOME TO COLUMBUS

2023 OHIOHEALTH CAP CITY HALF MARATHON | APRIL 29, 2023

The City of Columbus is thrilled to once again host the OhioHealth Cap City Half Marathon! While you’re here, make sure to take in the incredible arts, entertainment, sports and culinary offerings spanning five unique downtown districts. Columbus has something for everyone!

GERMAN VILLAGE

The “art and soul” of Columbus is lined with charming buildings that house the city’s best boutique shopping, art galleries, dining and trendy nightlife.

This quaint, historic neighborhood is one of the most atmospheric in the country, brick-lined sidewalks alongside charming homes, cozy restaurants and delightful shops.

Home to The Ohio State University, this neighborhood is packed with cutting-edge science and tech resources as well as sports, shopping, music and nightlife.

This district is home to all of the city’s professional sports teams and brings live music, nightlife and dining within steps of the convention center and adjoining hotels.

WHAT TO DO: ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS

Downtown holds hotels, historic theaters, world-class museums and acres of green space that create an iconic skyline in the heart of the city.

There’s no shortage of things to do within walking distance or a short ride from downtown. Columbus boasts many nationallyranked attractions, including the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, COSI (Center of Science and Industry), and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Get discounted admission to attractions and sign up for our free experiential trails at experiencecolumbus. com/marketplace. From historic sites such as the beautifully-restored Ohio Statehouse to the National Veteran’s Memorial and Museum, there’s plenty of opportunities to explore and learn throughout the city.

For more things to see and do in Columbus, pick up the latest visitor guide at an Experience Columbus visitor center or experiencecolumbus.com/explorecolumbus. Check out the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Event Calendar at columbussports.org/events. The schedule is packed with pro teams, college sports and major events like the U.S. Figure Skating Championships (January 2024).

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

ARENA DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN

SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT

WHAT TO DO: DINING & SHOPPING

The hardest part about having an event in Columbus is deciding which restaurants to visit. Can’t-miss spots include the North Market, where you’ll find a variety of local eateries under one roof, and the countless dining options, from sit-down to fast-casual, along the streets of the Short North Arts District. For a full list by district, head to experiencecolumbus.com/restaurants.

Columbus is a fashion hub, home to several national brands and locally-owned independent shops. Expansive shopping districts include Easton and Polaris Fashion Place. Find more boutiques, galleries and independent retailers in the Short North Arts District and nearby Grandview Heights.

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CAP CITY HALF SPECTATOR VIEWING GUIDE

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, OhioHealth Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K can be equally fun for participants and spectators. Here are a few tips to cheer on your favorite runner or walker.

OTHER VIEWING LOCATIONS

OHIOHEALTH SPECTATOR & SIGN MAKING ZONES

Downtown

• High and Spring streets

• Front and Long streets

The High and Spring street location is a short walk from the Start and Finish line and offer prime viewing to see runners and walkers in the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K while the Front and Long street location is the perfect spot to see Half and Quarter runners approach the Finish Line.

German Village

• Frankfurt and Third streets

At just past the two-mile mark on the Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon course and just past the 1-mile mark on the 5K course, the German Village location provides ideal viewing for runners and walkers early in the event. After you see your favorite runner walker, hit up one of the nearby coffee shops.

Start Line and Finish Line

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon will feature a combined Start and Finish Line again in 2023. The Start and Finish Line will be located on S. High Street near E. Town Street just southwest of the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party making for a prime viewing location.

Rich and Fourth streets

Broad and Fourth streets

After the Start, take a short walk to Rich and Fourth street to see Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon participants at the 3-mile mark or to Broad and Fourth streets to see Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon participants at about the 3.5-mile mark.

High and Vine streets

Watch Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon participants run past the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Afterward, walk over to the North Market for a snack before picking up Half and Quarter fields at Vine and Front streets.

In addition to the OhioHealth Spectator & Sign Making Zones, check out these prime viewing spots:

OhioHealth will sponsor three sign-making zones that will help you motivate your favorite runners and walkers.

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon would not be possible without the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers (groups and individuals) who work countless hours prior to the race, at the two-day OhioHealth Expotique and on Race Day to make your OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon experience successful and memorable.

Please THANK A VOLUNTEER during this year’s OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon.

The following GROUPS and ORGANIZATIONS provided volunteers for the 2023 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon. The Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon is proud to support many of the groups through charitable contributions.

• Boy Scout Troop 192

• Columbus State Community College / Columbus Promise Program

• Grandview High School Key Club

• Lululemon

• Notre Dame Alumni Club - Columbus

• November Project Scioto Mile

• OhioHealth

• OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital

• Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation

• Ronald McDonald House Charities

• Tribal Chicks Racing

• University of Cincinnati Alumni Columbus Network

• Vineyard Grandview Church

… and all the individuals who help make the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon a tremendous SUCCESS!!

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