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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.

At OhioHealth, you can choose between virtual or in-person appointments at one of our 200+ care sites across the state. It’s how we provide the f inest care, anywhere.

Schedule your next visit at OhioHealth.com/FinestCare.

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

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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