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YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE BIG PARTY IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

INSIDE: INSIDE RACE INFO HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PARKING MUSIC FOOD ACTIVITIES

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RUN&FUN SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2014

The official guide to the 2014 Mill Race Marathon PUBLISHER Chuck Wells GROUP EDITOR Scarlett Syse EDITOR Tom Jekel WRITERS Michelle Sokol; Ted Schultz; Jay Heater GRAPHIC DESIGNER Anna Perlich

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SEPTEMBER 26-2 7, 2014

YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE BIG PARTY IN DOWNTOWN COLUMB US

INSIDE:

RACE INFO HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PARKING MUSIC FOOD ACTIVITIES

ON THE COVER Participants in the inaugural Mill Race Marathon run over the Robert N. Stewart Bridge in downtown Columbus on Sept. 28, 2013.

Race organizers have planned one huge party in downtown Columbus, and you don't have to be a runner to participate. You'll find a health and fitness expo, live music, activities for kids, food and more.

Use this as your guide to everything you need to know about the races and events. Then go run and have some fun! ©2014 by Home News Enterprises.

All rights reserved. Reproduction of stories, photographs and advertisements without permission is prohibited. Info: 812-379-5633

TABLE OF

CONTENTS 24 26 42

MARATHON COURSE MAPS

CHECK IT OUT 12 Get connected 15 Pick up a truck

FINISH ON FOURTH AFTER PARTY MAP

18 Road rules 28 It's party time 32 On the streets

HEALTH EXPO INFORMATION

36 Child's play 45 City spotlight

FULL LIST OF PAGES Getting started Welcome 4 Who's involved 6 Community spirit 8 FAQ 9 For runners General facts 10 Opening ceremony 11 Follow along 12 Keeping pace 13 What you can win 14 Giveaways 15 Last year's winners 16 World records 17

Flags, rules 18 About the director 19 Packet pickup 20 Lost/found, gear 21 Course details 22 Know the way 23 Course map 24-25 Entertainment After party map 26-27 Finish on Fourth 28 Other area events 29 Parking Map, instructions 30 Buses delayed 31

Street closings 32-33 Safety Security, tips 34 Weather shelters 35 Kids zone Fun run, 5K 36-37 Artwork Posters, youth 38-39 Gear Shirts, souvenirs 40-41 Health expo Map, details 42-43 About Columbus City's attractions 44-50

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>> WELCOME

Runners begin their trek down Brown Street at the beginning of the Mill Race Marathon, last year in Columbus.

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olumbus is gearing up for the second Mill Race Marathon.

On Sept. 27, thousands of runners, walkers and volunteers will take part in the 26.2-mile marathon, the 13.1-mile half-marathon and the 5K, all starting and finishing in the center of downtown Columbus.

But the weekend doesn’t start or end there.

On Sept. 26, The Commons will host the Mill Race Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, where you can find everything from running and cycling gear to food and seminars to help you power through the next day. That evening, one of the largest Kids Fun Runs in the region will take place at Mill Race Park. Afterward you can head to Fourth Street for food, live music and a beer garden from 4 to 8 p.m.

So bring the whole family to get healthy and have some fun.

When all the races are over Saturday, come back to Fourth Street for the official cool-down. The Finish on Fourth after party

will have live music, a beer garden, bounce houses, rock walls, plenty of food and beverages, plus so much more.

But don’t forget the most important part: We will be giving away a brand new Ram 2500 truck, powered by Cummins. Any finisher of the half- or full marathon is automatically entered to win, so make sure you’re downtown when we raffle it off. All 5K finishers will be entered to win one of four road bikes.

This race guide has everything you need to navigate the weekend.

Whether you’re running, walking or just looking to have a good time, come on downtown. It’s all happening right here in Columbus.

And of course, it’s not too late to sign up.

So, get set.

Go!

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— MARATHON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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The Mill Race Marathon would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this a world-class event.

MAIN SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS Manar Inc., Owens Communication, QMIX, Hamilton Exhibits, Anthem, Brainstorm Print, Cisco Systems, Inc. and World Wide Technology, Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS Delta Dental, Elwood Staffing, Taylor Brothers Construction, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Blue Mile and Columbus Running Club

GOLD SPONSORS Analytical Engineering Inc., Boyer Machine Tool and Die Co. Inc., Take Care Health Systems, Joust, Zwanzig’s, Virgin Pulse, Duke Energy, Quality Mill and Data Cave Inc.

BRONZE SPONSORS Finishline Technologies, Exit 76 Antique Mall, Deloitte, Celadon, Aon Hewitt, Force Construction, Telamon, Culligan, and Mercer

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>> PARTICIPATION BREAKDOWN

EVENT

3,214

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

FEMALE

MALE

GRAND TOTAL

FULL MARATHON

115

186

301

HALF-MARATHON

939

792

1,731

5K WALK/RUN

418

284

702

5K STUDENT

57

49

106

KIDS FUN RUN

188

186

374

1,717

1,497

3,214

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TOP 10 INDIANA CITIES Columbus

1,790

Indianapolis

144

Seymour

109

AGE RANGE

139

10-14 50

15-19

178

20-24 25-29

391

30-34

390 363

35-39 40-44

351

45-49

278

50-54

238

55-59

65

60-64

Bloomington

63

65-69

Elizabethtown

39

Carmel

29

Edinburgh

29

75-79

Franklin

28

80-84

Hope

28

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>> MARATHON OVERVIEW

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acing up your running shoes again?

Organizers of the Mill Race Marathon hope so and are building on last year’s inaugural event that brought close to 15,000 people downtown.

They are taking lessons learned from last year’s event and making some changes.

There will be a bigger emphasis on getting youth and non-runners involved, for example, but the mission remains the same.

The goal of the Mill Race Marathon is to promote active lifestyles by coordinating the races and then celebrating them by putting on a party for all of Columbus.

“It’s about getting the whole community involved. It’s being all-inclusive,” lead coordinator Laura Chasse said.

A new start and finish line on Washington Street will feed runners right into the heart of the party, and the truck-giveaway will return — only this year, the drawing will be later in the evening.

That way participants can go home or to their hotel, take a nap, take a shower and then partake in the festivities.

Keeping the finish and start off Jackson and Brown streets will provide easier access to parking garages and lots, such as the Cummins Corporate Office Building surface lot. The shuttles will be back by popular demand.

The Health Expo — which organizers said was well-received last year — will be reduced from two days to just Friday. Packet pickup with be both Friday and Saturday.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

LESSONS LEARNED

BUILDING ON SUCCESSES

7 a.m.: Opening ceremony

No one knew what to expect last year.

Organizers didn’t know how successful the shuttles would be to manage parking or how traffic would be on the course.

The party died down before the music started, and a group of runners at one point ended up off-course.

But no one seemed to mind, said Randy Stafford, a planning committee member who takes care of the logistics.

“None of the issues which came up during the event were visible to the participants,” he said.

But they were visible to the planners who had spent so much time trying to pull off the weekend without a hitch — so they’re making some changes.

There’s a new race director, a new logo and website and new ideas about making the second Mill Race Marathon running events even better.

Andy Pajakowski, a planning committee member who worked alongside the sponsors, helped raise far more money from their sponsors this year — and with that money, organizers were able to build on last year’s successes.

More proceeds will go back to Healthy Communities and the Columbus Park Foundation.

Other money was used to reduce or eliminate the entry fee for students entering the 5K and purchase pedestrian barricades for the start and finish line.

Pajakowski thought back to his “aha” moment of 2013.

“When that start went off, wow. It didn’t stop. It just kept going and going and going,” he said. “That was pretty awesome, to think of how many people passed that start line.”

It was almost 5,000 people, and organizers are looking for more this year.

7:30 a.m.: Marathon and half-marathon begin

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SEPT. 26 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Health and Fitness Expo and packet pickup at The Commons 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Kids Fun Run packet pickup and registration at The Commons 4 to 7 p.m.: Live music 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.: Kids Fun Run packet pickup and registration at Mill Race Park 6 p.m.: Start of Kids Fun Run at Mill Race Park

SEPT. 27 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.: Packet pickup and registration at The Commons 6:45 a.m.: Gear check opens at The Commons

8:15 a.m.: Start of SIHO 5K 9:30 a.m.: SIHO 5K overall awards ceremony at Finish on Fourth stage 11 a.m.: Finish on Fourth after party kicks off with live music 11:30 a.m.: SIHO 5K bicycle giveaway drawing for 5K finishers at Finish on Fourth stage (must be present to win) 11:40 a.m.: Half-marathon overall awards ceremony at Finish on Fourth stage 11:45 a.m.: Marathon overall awards ceremony at Finish on Fourth stage 5:30 p.m.: Grand prize truck giveaway drawing at Finish on Fourth stage (must be present to win) Note: The final band will finish playing about 8:30 p.m.

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>> Can I still register for a race?

Yes. Registrations for all three races will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept.

26 at the Health and Fitness Expo in The Commons and again on race day from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at The Commons, 300 Washington St.

>> Where can I get a parking pass?

Parking passes can be picked up with your race packet and/or at the Health and Fitness Expo. These passes include each available parking garage (all free with your pass), as well as which roads will be open and closed on race day.

Kids can still register for the Fun Run on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Commons or from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive.

>> What if I sign up for one event and decide to switch?

Switching is completely fine. However, if you switch to a more costly event, you will have to pay the difference. On the other hand, if you switch to a less expensive event you will not be reimbursed.

>> What is the cost to sign up?

Registration at packet pickup will cost $90 for the full marathon, $75 for the half-marathon and $30 for the SIHO 5K. Participation in the Kids Fun Run is free.

>> How many years has the Mill Race Marathon been around?

This is the event’s second year.

>> I am unable to participate. Can I get a refund?

All entry fees are nonrefundable.

>> Can I push my child in a stroller while I run?

Can my dog run with me?

Strollers are allowed only during the 5K run.

Runners with a stroller must start in the back.

Animals are not permitted on the race course.

>> Will there be restrooms along the courses?

Restroom stops are available at every water station and medical tent, as well as near Mile 3 of the full and half-marathons.

>> Will finishers receive medals?

Yes. All finishers of the full marathon, half-marathon and 5K will receive a medal.

>> Can I change my shirt size?

You may exchange your shirt at the “today’s registration” table. Shirts and sizes are on a first-come, first-served basis.

>> Are there age requirements?

No, there is not an age limit, but parents must sign a waiver for any participant under the age of 18.

>> What food and drinks will be at the finish line?

The following items will be available at the finish line: ■ Pretzels

■ Water

■ Granola bars

■ Powerade (Mountain Berry Blast)

■ Bananas ■ Oreos

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WHEN: 6 p.m. Sept. 26 WHERE: Mill Race Park at Fifth and Lindsey streets MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON

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WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27 WHERE: Start and finish on Washington Street between Sixth and Seventh streets SIHO 5K RUN/WALK WHEN: 8:15 a.m. Sept. 27

rganizers are using a wave start to get runners on the course.

All participants are being asked to report their estimated finish time as part of the registration process, and they’ll be assigned to a starting corral based on that guess.

When the first starting gun goes off on race day, the first wave of runners in Corral A will take off, and participants in Corrals B through F will be walked forward. Each corral will be released with a starting gun at the finish line every 30 seconds.

“Fast runners and slow walkers will not be mixed together at the start,” race director Joel Sauer said.

“A good clean start is vital for both the enjoyment and the safety of all participants.”

The entire process will add less than three minutes to the start of the

race, but it could help cut finish times by more than that.

“It will prevent participants from having to weave all over the road and dodge slower participants,” Sauer said. “The short 30-second span between waves makes a big difference in preventing overcrowding on early parts of the race course, especially at turns and curves in the early miles.”

But that’s not the only benefit, Sauer said.

All participants will experience the thrill of being close to the starting line when their race starts.

That means no more standing 150 yards back and not having any idea of when your race begins.

“Your corral will come to the line once the wave in front of you starts, you will get a greeting, a countdown and your own wave start,” he said.

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WHERE: Start and finish on Washington Street between Sixth and Seventh streets

CELEBRATE You made it. You crossed the finish line. Now what?

Volunteers will meet you with a cold beverage and a finisher’s medal as you make your way down Washington Street.

Pretzels, granola bars, bananas and Oreos also will be distributed.

The finish will feed you into the Finish on Fourth After Party, where you can rest, recover and celebrate.

Stick around for the award ceremonies and the prize giveaways, and grab a drink and listen to some live music while you’re at it.

HOW THE WAVE WORKS Register for the Mill Race Marathon online at millracemarathon.com. The form will ask for your estimated finish time. Be honest.

Based on that time, you will be assigned a starting corral, which will be designated by letters A through F for the full and halfmarathon, and by letters J through L for 1 0 RUN&FUN // M I L L R A C E M A R AT H O N

the SIHO 5K. These letters will be clearly marked on your race bib.

On race morning, there will be signs in the starting area directing participants on where to enter their corral. Want to run with someone who is assigned to a different corral? You can move back a corral but not forward.

When the starting gun goes off, the first wave of runners in Corral A will take off.

The participants in Corrals B through F will be walked forward — still staying within their corrals — with Corral B participants now toeing the start line.

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arah Hayes has been watching IndyCar races with her dad since she was little. But it was not the vehicles she was most interested in.

She would watch with envy the individual or group singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Her childhood dream to perform the number at a large sporting event will come true this month, and she will do it alongside her best friend.

Hayes, a junior at Columbus North High School, and Bailey Meyer, a sophomore at Columbus East High School, have been selected to perform during the opening ceremony of the Mill Race Marathon, set for 7 a.m. Sept. 27.

“I like to sing anytime I get the opportunity,” Meyer said. “It’s fun, and it gets me the opportunity to get my voice out there and to see Sarah at the same time.”

The girls met at Camp Lakeview in

OPENING CEREMONY A short opening ceremony begins at 7 a.m. Sept. 27 and will include brief remarks, the singing of “The StarSpangled Banner” and a starting horn by a Cummins truck.

SARAH HAYES

BAILEY MEYER

fifth grade and have been singing together since.

They sang “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show together at Purdue University in front of more than 600 people. Individually, they have performed in the annual “American Pie” concert at Columbus North High School in front of a full house of more than 1,000.

They also performed at the Indiana State Fair and made it to the highest level of the 4-H Share the Fun program.

This will be their largest crowd, with about 5,000 runners and walkers expected to register in the three races Saturday morning.

While Hayes is realizing a childhood dream, both girls are working toward potential futures in music.

Hayes is a thespian at North and said she can see herself going into theater or musical theater. Meyer said she wants to be a singer.

“I’m super excited,” Meyer said.

“It’s hard to explain, but it just makes me happy.”

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ant to find places to see and things to do?

Can’t remember what time the truck giveaway happens?

Pull out your smartphone or tablet and visit millracemarathon.com.

Organizers worked with Joust Multimedia to create a MILL RACE MARATHON new and easy-to-navigate website packed with all the ON THE WEB: information participants need millracemarathon.com leading up to and on race day.

TWITTER: @millracemara The site is optimized for FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/ mobile devices, so users can MillRaceMarathon click on tabs to find information like course maps, schedTHE REPUBLIC ules, lodging information and ON THE WEB: therepublic.com Finish on Fourth details.

FOLLOW ALONG

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

TWITTER: @therepublicnews FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/

The Republic and Mill Race TheRepublicNews Marathon will post up-to-date information, breaking news and fun photos to Facebook and Twitter throughout the race weekend.

You can join the conversation by using the hashtag #millracemarathon on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Post your favorite stories, photos and videos, and they just might end up in an upcoming edition of The Republic or online at therepublic.com.

RACE WILL BE

BROADCAST

Live updates from the start and finish line will be broadcast on QMIX 107.3 radio with Brittany Gray, who will also provide information about race leaders.

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MARATHON

15-minute-per-mile pace

HALF-MARATHON 17-minute-per-mile pace

KEEPING PACE Minimum times have been set for the marathon and half-marathon: Runners and walkers who do not meet these times will be picked up by a support van.

Still not ready to give up? The support van can give you a short transport until you’re back on track with the pace.

Participants picked up by the support van are not eligible for the truck giveaway, and their times will not be recorded or scored.

WHERE THE ROUTES SPLIT The marathon and half-marathon courses split at the 9.5-mile mark, which is on Gladstone Avenue at the northern corner of Garland Brook Cemetery.

Marathoners who do not reach this point by 10:10 A.M. will be directed to the half-marathon course.

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MARATHON TIMING

Whether going for a personal record or creating a baseline for future events, runners and walkers take results seriously after they cross the finish line.

Race director Joel Sauer understands that and said there are some exciting options available for both participants and their supporters through End Result Co. Timing will be conducted through shoe tags that will activate when a participant crosses the finish line. Split times will be marked at 5K, 10K, 10 miles, 13.1 miles, 20 miles and the finish line.

Results will be posted online at onlineraceresults.com/event/ view_event.php?event_id=14226.

Participants also can visit The Commons immediately after the race to get an instant printout of time, place and splits along the course.

There, they can find out if they won an award or if they posted a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.

Friends and family can sign up for a texting service to follow the progress of their runner by visiting millracemarathon.com. Once people sign up, they will receive a text when the runner or walker passes certain points on the course — 5K, 10K, 10 miles, 13.1 miles, 20 miles and the finish line.

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AND THE WINNERS GET ...

All finishers receive medals, with the ribbon color and size determined by whether they competed in the marathon, half-marathon or 5K. Other prizes include gift certificates and coffee mugs with the race logos. Age division awards also will be presented.

Nearly $20,000 in cash awards will be awarded to the top finishers in the marathon and half-marathon.

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2ND

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(cash award for male and female winners) HALF-MARATHON

(cash award for male and female winners) SIHO 5K

(gift certificate for male and female winners) AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR ALL RACES*

(gift certificate for male and female winners)

*Marathon age group divisions start at 19 and younger, then in five-year increments from 20 to 24 up to 80 and older *Half-marathon age group divisions start with 15 and younger, and 16 to19, then in five-year increments from 20 to 24 up to 80 and older *SIHO 5K age group divisions start with 10 and younger, 11 to 12, 13 to 15 and 16 to 19, then in five-year increments from 20 to 24 up to 80 and older

Cash bonus for marathon champion finishing below these times: MALE 2:09 OR FASTER 2:09:01 TO 2:10 2:10:01 TO 2:11

PRIZE $1,500 $1,000 $750

FEMALE 2:29 OR FASTER 2:29:01 TO 2:30 2:30:01 TO 2:31

PRIZE $1,500 $1,000 $750

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» A LASTING SOUVENIR Cummins engine on them, look the same for each of the three events — but the color on the ribbon changes depending on the race distance.

RED: Marathon, 26.2 miles BLUE: Half-marathon, 13.1 miles GREEN: 5K, 3.1 miles

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Runners and walkers who finish their races will have a special memento to take home: a medal like those from the first Mill Race Marathon.

They will be hung around finishers’ necks as they cross the finish line.

The medals, designed with a

Solomon Lee hands Katia Pena of Seymour a finisher’s medal last year at the Mill Race Marathon.

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BE THERE TO WIN MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON TRUCK GIVEAWAY WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27

»The truck is being provided by

WHERE: Finish on Fourth stage, in front of The Commons

Bob Poynter auto dealership in Columbus on National Road. A red truck and a black truck will be parked by the stage, and the winner will have a choice of color.

VALUE: $50,000 RULES: Must finish within allotted time (6.5 hours for full marathon and 4.5 for half-marathon); must be 18 years of age or older; must be present to win

SIHO 5K BIKE GIVEAWAY WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 WHERE: Finish on Fourth stage, in front of The Commons VALUE: $1,250 each, and four names will be drawn RULES: Must finish 5K by 11:30 a.m.; if a winner is under 18 years of age, a legal guardian must claim the prize on his or her behalf; must be present to win.

»The bikes will come from the Bicycle Station and Columbus Cycling & Fitness. Winners will be able to take the bike on display or use up to the $1,250 prize toward the purchase of a different bike or multiple bikes from that store.

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TAKE THE

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FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS

Here is a list of last year’s winners, their times and any advice they have for this year’s participants.

MEN’S MARATHON DANNY FISHER

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Finish: First Time: 2:32:51.4 Advice: “Have a plan, have a strategy and stick with it. There are a lot of strategies going into a marathon, but very few stick with them.

Everyone has a different strategy, from going out fast to pacing yourself and not to get overanxious or nervous about running in a group or people catching you. Just keep holding to your strategy, and stick to your plan and things will pay off.”

WOMEN’S MARATHON SARAH OSTASZEWSKI

LEANN BANWART

Finish: First

Finish: Third

Time: 3:11:58.2

Time: 3:19:37.6

Advice: “Go out and enjoy it. Run your best and look at the sights and everything.”

Advice: “Have fun. It’s an awesome course. It’s flat and fast. Mostly, enjoy yourself.”

Advice: “As far as training, find a good plan and stick to it. Speed workouts are good if you want to increase the pace. As far as the race, it’s probably good to start out slower than your goal pace for the first 5 miles. Also, stay hydrated and make sure that you’re fueling up consistently throughout the race.”

MEN’S HALF-MARATHON

WOMEN’S HALF-MARATHON

BONIFACE BIWOTT

CYNTHIA JEROP

Finish: First

Finish: First

Time: 1:04:37.9

Time: 2:53:22.7

Time: 1:15:01.0

GEOFREY TERER

Advice: “Make sure you hit all your water stops. Get all your fluids and your gels. Pace groups are a great thing if they have them. If you get settled in with a group of people, work together.”

IRINA ALEXANDROVA

Finish: Second

Finish: Second

Time: 1:04:40.5

Time: 1:16:50.3

MOURAD MAROFIT

REBECCA WALTER

Finish: Third

Finish: Third

Time: 1:04:45.3

Time: 1:19:01.0

ATLEE LAMBRIGHT Finish: Second Time: 2:47:17.6 Advice: “Expect lonely stretches from Mile 14 to Mile 20, unless you’re running in a group. Mentally, I was more tired than physically at that point. One more piece of advice I’d have for the runners: Stay on course.”

NICK PURDY Finish: Third

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CAROL GENSHEIMER Finish: Second Time: 3:18:29.5

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WORLD-RECORD TIMES WOMEN’S MARATHON NAME: Paula Radcliffe COUNTRY: United Kingdom TIME: 2:15:25 EVENT: London Marathon in 2003

MEN’S HALF-MARATHON NAME: Zersenay Tadese COUNTRY: Eritrea TIME: 00:58:23 EVENT: Lisbon (Portugal) Marathon in 2010

MEN’S MARATHON

WOMEN’S HALF-MARATHON

NAME: Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich COUNTRY: Kenya TIME: 2:03:23 EVENT: 2013 Berlin Marathon

NAME: Florence Jebet Kiplagat COUNTRY: Kenya TIME: 1:05:12 EVENT: Barcelona Half-Marathon 2014

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DISCOURAGED »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» [ AND OTHER RULES ] Whether hip-hop, rock, country or jazz puts the groove in your step, Mill Race Marathon organizers are asking runners and walkers to save their personal music for after the race.

Randy Stafford, who coordinates with the race director on all course logistics, including course safety, said the use of personal music players is not forbidden but strongly discouraged.

With headphones on, participants might not be able to hear important information from police, volunteers or others.

They might need to hear a car horn or a “Look out!” from a fellow runner.

The race will be far from silent, though. Music is planned along the race course and at the after party.

OTHER RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS TO KEEP IN MIND: » Bicycles, skateboards and animals are prohibited in all races. »Participants may walk or run with strollers only in the 5K. They must start in the back. »Half-marathon participants must be at least 13, and full marathon participants must be 17 or older. »Participants must follow instructions as given from all event officials, including race staff, volunteers, emergency and medical personnel and city officials. »Runners and walkers should keep an eye on the risk flags located at the start line and all mile markers, which indicate the level of health and safety risk on the course.

RACE COURSE COLOR CODED FOR SAFETY Organizers will monitor the weather closely — including temperature, amount of sunlight and humidity — to determine the level of health and safety risk. Flags will be displayed at the start line, all mile markers and the finish line.

HERE’S WHAT THEY MEAN: GREEN FLAG:

BLACK FLAG:

Low risk. Go.

Extreme risk. Runners should slow to a walk, and walkers should walk very slowly. Stop, rest, seek shade.

If the black flag comes out, all split timers and mile markers will be removed. Timing and scoring will be closed. Medical people, volunteers, water stops, police officers and pickup vehicles will remain on the course.

RED FLAG: High risk. Be aware that heat illness is possible. Slow down and take your time.

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ABOUT THE

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n the long run, experience won out in the choice for a new race director.

The race committee sought Joel Sauer to take over every detail of the event — from portable restrooms to safety to recruiting runners.

He started the Indianapolis Marathon and

Half-Marathon nearly 20 years ago and has kept it coming back every year since.

He brought that enthusiasm and experience to Columbus this year for the second Mill Race Marathon.

“This was not a start-over,” he said. “We wanted to recognize what was successful and keep it.”

MEET JOEL SAUER TITLE: Race director, Mill Race Marathon

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AGE: 49 LIVES: Indianapolis WIFE: Kathy CHILDREN: Lynnette, Jessica, Andrew, Emily, Eric

A Stronger You.

OTHER JOB: Works as an engineer for Eli Lilly & Co. human relations department OWNS: Indianapolis Marathon and HalfMarathon (19th year) STAYING FIT: Sauer has run five Ironman Triathlons and has two Boston Marathons to his credit

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PACKET PICKUP Participants in the marathon, half-marathon and 5K will pick up their race packets at The Commons, 300 Washington St., from: 10 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SEPT. 26 5:30 TO 6:30 A.M. SEPT. 27 Packets will be stuffed with bibs, race information and parking passes.

Participants already should have received an email from organizers with other necessary details.

Volunteers will be on site to answer last-minute questions, but additional questions can be emailed to info@millracemarathon.com. Any corrections or changes in registration info — including medical information and emergency contacts — should also be sent to that email address.

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Take advantage of the gear check, which opens at 6:45 a.m. race day in The Commons, 300 Washington St. Organizers advise against leaving any valuables, such as cash, credit cards, jewelry or electronics in the gear bag.

Any items not claimed by 2:30 p.m. will be taken to a Columbus Running Club storage facility and held until Oct. 15. After this date, leftover bags — including all contents — will be donated to charity.

Participants will need their race bibs to pick up their gear, and Mill Race Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Do your best to keep track of your belongings, but if you misplaced something important, check the area near the finish line.

A temporary lost and found will be set up there on race day.

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unners who line up for the second Mill Race Marathon and halfmarathon will notice course changes before they take their first step — although the course will remain fast and flat.

Alterations include: The start and finish line are now located at Washington and Seventh streets.

The course will be clearly marked with cones, signs, marshals and paint on the road.

Runners will be confined to a lane at Central Avenue and 10th Street and on 17th Street between Central and Gladstone avenues so traffic can still flow.

Race director Joel Sauer said the rest of the course hasn’t changed much.

“My thought was that if it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” he said. “It is a nice course that shows all the different parts of Columbus.”

SIGHTS TO SEE As you wind through the streets of Columbus, known for its architectural gems, take a look at these buildings and parks along the race route:

Designed by Mitchell-Giurgola Architects in 1972, the sleek building is sandwiched in a white skin and rests on 52 acres.

»Mill Race Park (MILE 1 of marathon,

»Columbus Regional Hospital

half-marathon and 5K): This 85-acre riverfront park, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh, was recognized as one of the top 100 parks in the nation for design, reputation and accessibility.

(MILE 10 of half-marathon): Two pavilions, a central lobby and a glass-enclosed dining pavilion are some of the newer features of the 35-acre campus designed by Robert A. M. Stern.

»Robert N. Stewart Bridge (MILE 2 of marathon, half-marathon and 5K): Designed by J. Muller International, this cable-stayed bridge is the first of its kind in North America and was completed in 1999.

»First Baptist Church (MILE 13 of

»Columbus Engine Plant (MILE 3 of marathon and half-marathon): Harry Weese designed a large manufacturing facility in the 1950s to accommodate manufacturing, and Kevin Roche designed an addition in 1998. »SBC Switching Station (MILE 4 of marathon and half-marathon): Distinctive for its mirrored glass façade and its primary-colored accents, the building houses electronic equipment and was designed by Paul Kennon in 1978. »First Christian Church (MILE 4 of marathon and half-marathon): The design by Eliel Saarinen was the first contemporary building in Columbus and was completed in 1942. Also in this area are the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, the Inn at Irwin Gardens and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. »Columbus East High School (MILE 8 of marathon and half-marathon):

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marathon): Positioned on the brow of a gently sloping knoll, First Baptist Church was designed by Harry Weese. Also nearby is W.D. Richards Elementary, which was designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and features sloping roofs.

»Columbus Learning Center (MILE 20 of marathon): Kevin Kennon designed the Columbus Learning Center in 2005 as part of the Columbus Municipal Airport property. IUPUC sits to one side and Ivy Tech Community College — Columbus on the other. Additional educational institutions on site are Harrison College and Purdue College of Technology.

»St. Bartholomew Catholic Church (MILE 24 of marathon): Made of golden buff kasota limestone, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church was completed in 2002 and designed by William Browne Jr. and Steven Risting.

»North Christian Church (MILE 24 of marathon): Eero Saarinen designed North Christian Church in 1964, making it his last building before his death.

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GOING It will be difficult to veer off course during any of this year’s events, race director Joel Sauer promises.

EVERY TURN WILL HAVE THREE INDICATORS:

»There will be a course marshal pointing runners in the correct direction through all turns. »Arrow signs will be posted on all cones, pointing runners in the correct direction at every turn on the course.

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A course setup director will drive the entire course, staying 5 to 8 minutes ahead of the lead runners. These directors will do a visual confirmation of the course setup and will give course marshals a heads-up that the runners are just a few minutes back.

The course has been broken into nine segments, and each 3-mile segment has a separate course director who will make sure all is well.

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FINISH ON FOURTH AFTER PA SCHEDULE: Friday, Sept. 26 (Carb Day) 4 to 7 p.m.: Activities on Fourth Street between Franklin and Jackson streets, including live music from Cadillac Scott and The Snakehandlers Saturday, Sept. 27 (Finish on Fourth After Party) 7 a.m.: Vendors will begin to serve breakfast, with booths from BikeCaffe, The Flatrock Flatbread Company, Joe Willy’s and Bistro 310

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WHEN: Sept. 26 and 27

WHERE: Downtown at Washington and Fourth streets, near The Commons

WHAT: The big after party is called Finish on Fourth, and everyone is invited. Organizers are promising a music marathon to celebrate the community and its accomplishments. On top of popular live bands playing Friday night and all of Saturday, there will be street entertainers and family fun.

Downtown restaurants will set up booths and have familiar fare available. A bungee jump and rock-climbing wall will be set up COST: Entry to the event is free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the 2 8 RUN&FUN // M I L L R A C E M A R AT H O N

bungee jump and rock-climbing wall will cost a few dollars.

BEER AND WINE SALES: Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the Finish on Fourth After Party, but beverages cannot leave the barricades set up around Fourth and Washington streets.

RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms will be available.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Call 911 or seek assistance at a medical station set up on Fourth Street between Washington and Franklin streets.

FUNDING: Johnson-Witkemper Insurance Services is the primary sponsor, with additional contributions from Michelob Ultra and Quick Signs.

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 (CARB DAY) 4 TO 7 P.M.: Activities on Fourth Street between Franklin and Jackson streets, including live music from Cadillac Scott and The Snakehandlers

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 (FINISH ON FOURTH AFTER PARTY) 7 A.M.: Vendors will begin to serve breakfast, with booths from BikeCaffe, The Flatrock Flatbread Company, Joe Willy’s and Bistro 310 9 A.M.: Music from Jackson Way 9:30 A.M.: SIHO 5K awards 11:30 A.M.: SIHO 5K bike drawing 11:40 A.M.: Half-marathon awards 11:45 A.M.: Full marathon awards 11:50 A.M.: Music from Faze 2:45 P.M.: Music from Spanky’s Clubhouse 5:30 P.M.: Ram truck drawing 5:45 P.M.: Music from Boogie Moon NOTE: Soot Daddy will take stage between bands.

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The Mill Race Marathon is not the only game in town on Sept. 27.

Hope Heritage Days, Sept.

26 to 28, features music, food, fireworks and shopping. This is Bartholomew County’s oldest and largest festival. For more information, visit heritageofhope.com.

Laugh it up at Comedy Night at the Harlequin Theatre, 7:15 p.m. Sept. 27.

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PLAN FOR PARKING T here is more parking this year. By moving the start and finish line to Washington Street, organizers have opened up Brown and Jackson streets and all the parking lots accessible from there — including the Cummins Corporate Office Building surface lot and the downtown garages.

Only Washington and Fourth streets will be closed to traffic throughout the entire race this year, opening up more spaces along the street and additional access to garages and lots.

PARK ANYWHERE AFTER 9 A.M. Parking passes will be required from 5:30 to 9 a.m. After 9 a.m., the public can park in any available lot, spot or garage.

That’s when most spectators and members of the public begin to trickle downtown to provide moral support and cheer on the participants.

PARKING PLAN

PARKING PASSES FOR VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, RUNNERS. Passes will be in

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their packets. The passes will direct them to the designated and reserved parking areas.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS. A bus will run from the westside Walmart, 2025 Merchant Mile, for spectators and the public. The shuttle will run continuously from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The drop-off location in downtown Columbus is at Second and Third streets.

The main message from the parking committee and after party organizers?

Don’t worry about parking. After 9 a.m. on race day, park where you want.

Address: 50 Carl Miske Drive Spots: 200 Who: Runners and volunteers Entrance: Lindsey or Eighth streets Color: Yellow Notes: There will be no entrance to the lot from Lindsey Street between 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. while races are starting

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Parking passes will be required from 5:30 to 9 a.m., after which the public can park in any available lot, spot or garage. Runners and volunteers will get parking passes in their packets.

LOT A: SIXTH STREET GARAGE

LOT D: SECOND STREET GARAGE

Address: 700 Jackson St. Spots: 925 Who: Runners Entrance: Seventh Street Color: Blue

Address: 300 Second St. Spots: 500 Who: Volunteers Entrance: Second or Third streets Color: Orange

LOT B: CUMMINS CORPORATE OFFICE BUILDING SURFACE LOT

LOT E: FOURTH STREET GARAGE

Address: 500 Jackson St. Spots: 740 Who: Runners Entrance: Brown and Lindsey streets Color: Red

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Address: 350 Jackson St. Spots: 120 Who: Runners Entrance: Jackson Street Color: Green

LOT F: FOURTH AND FRANKLIN STREETS SURFACE LOT Address: 550 Fourth St. Spots: 30 Who: Vendors Entrance: Fourth Street Color: Purple

LOT G: COLUMBUS ENGINE PLANT Address: 950 Fifth St. Who: Public, vendors Entrance: Fifth Street Color: Gray

HANDICAPPED PARKING available at Eighth and Jackson streets

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Columbus city bus service will delay the start of its normal Saturday route on race day until 3 p.m. and run until the normal ďŹ nish time of 6 p.m.

The downtown bus depot, where routes typically begin and end, is at 850 Lindsey St. between Mill Race Park and Cummins Corporate OfďŹ ce Building.

ColumBUS service is 25 cents per person per trip, payable upon boarding the bus.

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QUADRANT ONE Parking on Washington Street will be restricted beginning Sept. 26. No parking will be allowed between Sixth and Seventh streets all day Sept. 26 through 4 p.m. Sept. 27.

Parking will be restricted from Third to Seventh streets beginning at 5 p.m. Sept. 26.

Washington Street will be closed from Third to Seventh streets from 4 p.m. Sept. 26 until 4 p.m. Sept. 27. Washington Street from Third to Fifth streets will remain closed until midnight Sept. 27.

Fourth Street will be closed between Jackson and Franklin streets from noon Sept. 26 until midnight Sept. 27.

No parking on Washington Street between Seventh and 11th streets from 6 a.m. until midnight Sept. 27.

Washington Street will be closed from Seventh to 11th streets from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Sept. 27.

11th Street will be closed between Washington Street and Indianapolis Road from 7:30-8 a.m. and 8:15-8:45 a.m. for start of the races.

Indianapolis Road will be closed from Brown Street to Carl Miske Drive from 7:308 a.m. and 8:15-8:45 a.m. for start of the races.

Carl Miske Drive will be closed from 7-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

Lindsey Street will be restricted to one lane between Fifth and Third streets from 7-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

Third Street will be closed from Lindsey Street to Jonathan Moore Pike from 7:40-8:10 a.m. and 8:25-9 a.m. Sept. 27 for transition of runners onto

bridge. One lane of bridge will be available when safe to allow traffic to cross through the runners/walkers.

Jonathan Moore Pike and Brown Street will be restricted to one lane from State Road 11 to Second Street from 7-10 a.m.

Sept. 27.

There will be traffic control at Brown and Second streets from 7:45-10 a.m. Sept. 27 to allow runners to cross.

There will be traffic control at Brown and Third streets from 7:45-10 a.m. Sept. 27 to allow runners to cross.

Third Street will be restricted to one lane from Central Avenue to Brown Street from 7-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

Central Avenue will be closed from 10th Street to Third Street from 7:30-10 a.m. Sept.

27. Northbound lanes will be open from Seventh to 10th.

Sixth Street will not be restricted, but runners will use entire road between Cottage Avenue and Chestnut Street from 7:45-9:30 a.m. Sept. 27.

No parking permitted on south curb of Sixth Street between Cottage Avenue and Chestnut Street from 6-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

Fifth Street will not be restricted, but runners will use entire road between Chestnut and Franklin streets from 7:459:45 a.m. Sept. 27. No parking permitted on Fifth Street between Chestnut and Franklin streets from 6-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

Franklin Street will not be restricted, but runners will use entire road from Fifth to 11th from 7:50-10 a.m. Sept. 27. No parking will be permitted on Franklin Street between Fifth and 11th streets from 6-10 a.m. Sept. 27.

11th Street will be closed from Washington to Michigan streets, and 10th Street will be closed from Michigan Street to Central Avenue from 7:50-10:15 am. Sept. 27.

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No eastbound traffic will be allowed on 17th Street from Gladstone Avenue to Orinoco Street from 8:20-11:15 a.m.

Sept. 27.

Orinoco Street will be closed between 16th and 17th streets from 8:20-11:15 a.m. Sept. 27.

16th Street will not be restricted, but runners will use the northside lane between Orinoco and Chestnut streets from 8:25-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27. No parking allowed on north curb of 16th Street between Orinoco Avenue and Chestnut Street from 6 a.m. to noon Sept. 27.

Chestnut Street westbound curb lane closed from 16th to 23rd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27.

Lafayette Avenue will be closed from 17th to 23rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27. No parking allowed on Lafayette

Avenue from 17th to 23rd between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sept. 27.

17th Street will be closed between Lafayette Avenue and Washington Street from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sept. 27. No parking allowed on 17th Street from Lafayette to Washington from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sept. 27.

Washington Street will have one lane open for northbound traffic and one lane for southbound traffic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Runners will use two east lanes.

Traffic control will be at Washington and 11th streets to allow runners to cross.

QUADRANT TWO State Street will have two eastbound lanes open and one westbound lane open from Central Avenue to Marr Road from 7:30-11 a.m. Sept.

27. No center turn lane will be available.

Marr Road will have one

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Marr Road will be closed from Hollowell Street to Indiana Avenue from 8-10:30 a.m. Sept. 27.

Indiana Avenue will be closed from Marr Road to Gladstone Avenue from 8:10-10:30 a.m.

Sept. 27.

Gladstone Avenue will be closed from Indiana Avenue to 10th Street from 8:1010:30 a.m. Sept. 27.

TrafďŹ c control at Gladstone Avenue and 10th Street to allow half-marathon participants to cross from 8:1510:45 a.m. Sept. 27.

Gladstone Avenue southbound lane from 10th Street to 17th Street will be closed from 8:15-11 a.m. Sept. 27.

10th Street south curb lane (eastbound) will be closed from Gladstone Avenue to

U.S. 31 from 8-11:30 a.m.

Sept. 27. Westbound trafďŹ c will have no restrictions.

TrafďŹ c control will be at U.S. 31 and 10th Street/Taylor Road from 8-11:30 a.m. to allow runners to cross.

QUADRANT THREE Taylor Road east curb lane (northbound) will be closed from U.S 31 to 25th Street from 8-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27.

Southbound trafďŹ c will have no restrictions.

Taylor Road east lane (northbound) will be closed from 25th to 26th streets from 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 27.

Marr Road will be closed to trafďŹ c northbound between Sawin and Poshard drives from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 27. Southbound lane will be open except for restrictions at Poshard Drive for runners to cross.

Poshard Drive will be closed to trafďŹ c northbound from Middle Road to Marr Road

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Sept. 27. Southbound lane will remain open.

Middle Road will be closed to trafďŹ c southbound from Poshard Drive to Rocky Ford Road from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Sept. 27. Northbound lane will remain open.

QUADRANT FOUR Rocky Ford Road north curb lane (westbound lane) will be closed from Middle Road to Central Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27.

Central Avenue east curb lane (northbound) will be closed from Rocky Ford Road to Chapa Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27.

Cunningham Drive north lane (westbound) will be closed to trafďŹ c from Central Avenue to River Road from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Westbound trafďŹ c will use south lane, but no eastbound trafďŹ c will be allowed.

River Road will be closed

from Cunningham Drive to North Riverside Drive from 9:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

TrafďŹ c will be restricted in west lane (southbound) on River Road from Washington Street to Ridgeway Drive from 9:15 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27.

Washington Street east lane (northbound) will be closed from 37th Street to Rocky Ford Road from 9:25 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27.

Rocky Ford Road south lane (eastbound) will be closed to trafďŹ c from Washington Street to Westenedge Drive from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 27. Westbound lane will remain open.

Westenedge Drive west lane (southbound) will be closed to trafďŹ c from Rocky Ford Road to Tipton Lane from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27. Northbound lane will remain open.

TrafďŹ c control will be at U.S. 31 and Westenedge Drive/Home Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow runners to cross.

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SAFETY An incident command center will be set up downtown and will include key public safety leaders, who will monitor activity around the city but especially on the marathon course and related venues, from the race through entertainment activities.

finalized, and all departments have been briefed on marathon logistics.

MEDICAL SUPPORT INCLUDES: »Four ambulances used for mara-

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

The National Weather Service will have a meteorologist and equipment on site to monitor the radar to alert everyone as quickly as possible of weather emergencies.

»Four paramedic “chase vehicles.” »12 staffed medical carts, with at

SECURITY FORCES

»Two medical carts for general race

Want a heads-up if there is a problem?

Your phone or computer are your best bets.

The Republic will post up-to-date information at therepublic.com, along with updates on Twitter (@therepublicnews) and Facebook (The Republic newspaper).

The Bartholomew County Emergency Operations Center also uses Twitter (@bceoc) to send instant updates about traffic accidents and other emergencies.

Participants and the public also can sign up for alerts through the Everbridge Emergency Notification System. Here is how:

support.

To do so:

»30 bicyclists on course to communi-

[ONE] Visit columbus.in.gov/police.

The contingent will include officers from Columbus Police and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s departments and Indiana State Police.

cate any emergencies back to the command center.

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personnel.

Click the “Citizen Alert” button in the top right corner.

Special units include SWAT, bomb squad and K-9 units. Safety officials are confident they are prepared for everything from weather conditions to threats to public safety.

A few Columbus streets will be closed for the race, but most roads will only have lane restrictions blocked by traffic cones.

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Police will direct traffic at heavily traveled intersections, stopping cars briefly to let runners through, and then letting traffic resume.

You will be prompted to provide contact information where notifications can be sent in the case of an emergency.

Bartholomew County Emergency Operations Center will have a station set up at the center with four dispatchers to get assistance quickly to those involved in marathon-related incidents. That’s in addition to the six dispatchers who will work in the Emergency Operations Center.

About 150 police officers will work in the city, covering the marathon and other routine calls unrelated to the event.

MEDICAL More than 35 trained medical staff will be on or near the race course and ready to respond to emergencies.

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thon-related emergencies — two on the race site and two on the race course located at National and Taylor roads and 17th Street and Central Avenue.

»Five medical tents: Downtown near the start/finish areas; Eighth Street and Central Avenue; Par 3 Drive and Rocky Ford Road; Fire Station 2, 2376 Arnold St.; 27th Street and Home Avenue.

least six of them with room for someone to lie down.

TRAFFIC

For a full list of road closings, see

PAGES 32 AND 33.

Scroll down to the log-in screen and click “Sign up.”

The address you submit for “My Locations” will be used to send area-specific traffic alerts.

>> SAFETY & SECURITY

DANGEROUS WEATHER? [ HERE’S WHERE TO GO ]

In case of inclement weather, 30 locations have been designated as shelters: »Cummins Inc.,

»Columbus East

500 Jackson St.

High School, 230 S. Marr Road

Methodist Church, 1610 Taylor Road

»McDowell Adult Educa-

»The Villas Apartments, 4101 Waycross Drive

Jackson St.

tion Center, 2700 McKinley Ave.

»Fairlawn Presbyterian

»Cummins Inc., 500

»Greenbelt Golf Course,

»Cummins Inc., 301 Jackson St. »Fire Station No. 1, 1101 Central Ave.

1000 N. Gladstone Ave.

»First Christian Church,

»Columbus Regional

531 Fifth St.

Hospital, 2400 E. 17th St.

»Calvary Community

»Donner Aquatic Center,

Church, 1031 Chesnut St.

739 22nd St.

»Second Baptist Church,

»Developmental Services

1325 10th St.

»Bartholomew County Health Department, 1971 State St.

Inc., 2920 10th St.

»Lowe’s, 3500 10th St. »Sandy Hook United

Church, 2611 Fairlawn Drive

»First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive

»The Rock Church, 3990 Rocky Ford Road »Police firing range

»IUPUC, 4601 Central Ave. »Animal Care Services, 2730 Arnold St.

»Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.

»Fire Station No. 2, 2376 Arnold St.

»Parkside Elementary School, 1400 Parkside Drive

»St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St.

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»North Christian Church,

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More kids are getting diabetes. More kids are not exercising. More kids have their heads buried in a computer or cellphone.

But Columbus has a new weapon to combat the grim statistics about child obesity: the Mill Race Marathon SIHO 5K and Kids Fun Run. Healthy Communities, with help from area elementary schools, last year moved 857 students from the couch to the Fun Run finish line — and this year it’s thinking bigger.

As children from all over darted from the starting line at last year’s Kids Fun Run, most were grinning ear-to-ear.

“Just watching the kids come across the finish line, they’re so proud,” said Tara Hagan, a coordinator and assistant at Healthy Communities. “They’re so motivated and you can see the look of accomplishment on their face.”

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WHEN: Run starts at 6 p.m.

Sept. 26

Runners-up will receive a $250 gift certificate.

WHERE: Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey streets

SPONSORS: Healthy Communities and MainSource

WHO: Tots through sixth grade

COST: Free to participate

EVENTS:

SHIRTS: Can be purchased for $5, although sizes and availability are not guaranteed

»Tots (under pre-K): 0.12 mile »Pre-K and kindergarten: 0.31 mile

»Grades 1 and 2: 0.62 mile »Grades 3 and 4: 0.93 mile »Grades 5 and 6: 1.24 miles PARENTS: An adult can run the entire length of the race in the tots division, or they can join older children after the start.

YOUTH AWARDS: All finishers will receive a participation medal and a goody bag SCHOOL AWARDS: The school with the highest student participation percentage will receive $500 toward its fitness program.

TO SIGN UP: Registration will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 26 in The Commons at the Health and Fitness Expo, and then from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. before the race at the park.

PACKET PICKUP: Those who registered online before the event can pick up their packets and T-shirts, if ordered, at the expo Sept. 26 before 3 p.m. or at the park after 4:30 p.m.

PARKING: Free in Mill Race Park or in the Cummins Inc. lots adjacent to the park.

INFORMATION: millracemarathon. com

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ore than 800 students participated in the Kids Fun Run last year, a success by all accounts.

And organizers said participation in the Mill Race Marathon and its associated shorter events also exceeded all expectations, with more than 4,000 people crossing the ďŹ nish line.

But one age group is lagging: the teenagers.

Students 18 or younger can register for the SIHO 5K for $10 — greater than a 50 percent discount on the $25 or $30 general 5K registration — thanks to ďŹ nancial support from spon-

sors Healthy Communities and Quality Mills.

Dave Appel, an executive at Quality Mills who has been helping with the recruitment effort, said being a sponsor is about more than getting his company’s name on a T-shirt. “It’s creating something that beneďŹ ts the community at large and will have a much greater impact,â€? he said. “Goal-setting is such an important part of life, and we felt this opportunity for kids to challenge themselves through running and recognize their potential would have a lasting impression.â€?

WHAT: SIHO 5K

WHEN: Event starts at 8:15 a.m. Sept.

27 at Washington and Seventh streets

SPONSOR: SIHO Insurance Services sponsors the race, and Healthy Communities is subsidizing registration costs for students AWARDS: Finishers will receive a medal. Gift certiďŹ cates will also be presented for ďŹ rst place in each age group and ďŹ rst, second and third places overall.

COST: $10 REGISTRATION: Those who signed up online before Sept. 24 can pick up their race packets (with event information, running bibs, goody bags and T-shirts) at the Health and Fitness Expo Sept. 26. Last-minute participants can still sign up at the expo, although shirt sizes will not be guaranteed.

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>> MARATHON ART

SHOW YOUR

SUPPORT The nearly 5,000 runners who snaked through the streets of Columbus during the 2013 Mill Race Marathon had one big and long cheering section: You.

You shouted out words of encouragement. You offered cold drinks. And you held up homemade signs that were funny, creative and motivating.

Event p oster design ed by Columb North s us tudent Kristen Perry

LAST YEAR’S FAVORITES »You can do it (your name here). »Chafe now. Brag later. »Toenails are optional. Pride and accomplishment are necessary.

»The faster you get there, the sooner you can start eating.

»Run with your heart, not with your legs. »Chuck Norris never ran a marathon.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: 1) Get your creative juices flowing. Make your own sign, costume or display.

2) Take a photo of your display on the race route. People in photos are encouraged.

3) Send photos of your display to running@therepublic.com by 6 p.m. Sept. 27 (that’s race day).

Include your name and a phone number.

Employees at The Republic will judge the entries and pick a winner.

Your photos might be published in The Republic and posted on our website and social media sites.

Good luck!

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POSTER COMPETITION T

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his year’s official event poster features a runner’s legs with the iconic Robert N. Stewart Bridge in the background.

It was designed by Kristen Perry, a senior at Columbus North High School, and will be for sale at the Health and Fitness Expo from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 in The Commons.

Cost is $15 and proceeds go to the school art programs.

Although Perry did not participate in last year’s races, she said the environment inspired her Adobe Illustrator creation. She wanted to do something different and incorporate recognizable Columbus icons.

She entered the contest as part of her Visual Communications 2 class at Columbus North, which focuses on using the elements of design to create effective and aesthetically pleasing graphic designs.

Perry hopes to pursue a career

in art, although she’s not sure what field.

Arthur Smith, marketing and media director for the Columbus Area Arts Council, said the art programs at both the high school and elementary school levels are strong, so tapping into that talent was a better option than hiring a graphic designer.

“Organizers wanted a way to involve kids in the community,” he said.

He said judges — including Mill Race Marathon organizers, arts educators and Arts Council representatives — spent two hours on a Friday afternoon in May scoring the entries through several rounds.

“This year, because students lived through the first marathon and a lot of kids participated in the weekend, you could just tell in the submissions,” Smith said. “They had a stronger background and knowledge of the event.”

>> MARATHON ART

SEVENTH-GRADER’S ART PROMOTES

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s a smiling sun beams down on Mill Race Park, a single runner emerges from the covered bridge.

That’s how Cole Medve pictures the Kids Fun Run, which will kick off the Mill Race Marathon weekend at 6 p.m. Sept. 26.

His artwork — tops among artists from elementary grades — was chosen as the official Kids Fun Run poster and will be reprinted on T-shirts and promotional materials.

Although the deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt, any extras will be available for sale at the Fun Run and again at the Finish on Fourth after party Sept. 27.

“I feel famous,” said Cole,

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by Cole shirt who att Medve, ended Sout Elemen tary las hside t year who entered the competition as a sixth-grader from Southside Elementary School. “It’s my second art contest I’ve won so far, and I thought it was pretty cool.”

His was one of more than 100 entries into the Mill Race Marathon Poster Contest, organized by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and the C4 Columbus Area Career Connection.

Cole said he does not like running and did not participate in last year’s Fun Run. He probably won’t run this year, either.

“I was probably inspired by my art teacher at Southside because she helped me know what to draw,” he said.

He said he worked hard on the creation, made with crayon, marker, colored pencil and paint.

It took him three entire art classes to finish, and he found the hardest part to be the covered bridge.

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raphic designer Dannielle Stark wanted to come up with a progressive and graphic Mill Race Marathon logo to match the “cool artsy vibe” she found in Columbus.

So she settled on a simple footprint, with the heel represented as a gear for Cummins and a white silhouette of the Robert N. Stewart Bridge through the toe.

She said often her designs are pulled out of thin air, but the Mill Race Marathon logo required research.

Marathon committee member Andy Pajakowski talked her into taking a trip to Columbus to get a feel for the city, and she said she’s glad he did.

Stark parked her car at Mill Race

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Park one spring day and wandered around the city for an hour, stopping by the Visitors Center to buy a few books and taking note of the Cshaped bike racks. She also noted the Chamber of Commerce logo, which also features a gear.

“Columbus has a cool graphic vibe,” she said. “There’s a really cool artsy vibe there. I felt like the logo needed to be much more progressive and graphic.”

She described last year’s logo, which was encompassed in a rectangle and featured the Robert N. Stewart Bridge along with silhouettes of a male and female runner, as “illustrative.”

Pajakowski said organizers were looking for a logo with more flexibility, and Stark delivered.

The logo has been adapted for use on banners, T-shirts, websites and other marketing material.

“Our initial comments were, ‘Wow,’” he said. “It was colorful, fun and creatively captured the essence of what we were looking for in a logo.”

Pajakowski said the bridge image resonated well with the committee, and the engineers enjoyed the acknowledgment to them by having the gears on the soles of the shoes.

“Of course the mechanical engineers on the committee did point out to me that as drawn, the gears wouldn’t work together,” he said. “So I had to remind them that this was a logo and not meant for engine production.”

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Want to take home a piece of the Mill Race Marathon, whether to remind yourself of the triumph or to prove to your friends you really did ďŹ nish 26.2 miles?

You will have a few chances:

FINISH ON FOURTH SHIRT COST: Less than $20

Merchandise will be available for purchase from the Health and Fitness Expo, which takes place 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 in The Commons.

Shirts from the races, Finish on Fourth and the Kids Fun Run will be on sale downtown at the after party.

Gear can be ordered online by visiting millracemarathon.com and clicking on the “merchandise� tab.

KIDS FUN RUN SHIRT COST: $5

The Kids Fun Run T-shirt, featuring artwork by a local student, is short-sleeved and made of cotton. Participants were encouraged to register early to guarantee a shirt, but extras will be sold for $5.

Sizes and availability of the ofďŹ cial SIHO 5K and marathon/half-marathon T-shirts also are not guaranteed, but organizers say there should be extras available for $10.

Participants in the 5K will receive white shirts, while ďŹ nishers of the longer races will receive blue ones. Both versions are long-sleeved and made of 100 percent polyester “double dryâ€? fabric.

A bright yellow shirt for the Finish on Fourth party will cost less than $20 and feature multicolored footprints.

Water bottles, hats and drawstring bags also have been branded with last year’s Mill Race Marathon logo and will be for sale Friday at the Cummins Power Store, 406 Washington St. Products will range in price from $5 to $20, quantities are limited.

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WHAT: Health and Fitness Expo WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 WHERE: The Commons, Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets

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SPEAKER SCHEDULE SEPT. 26

WHO CAN ATTEND: Anyone can attend. You don’t need to be a runner or be signed up for any event to learn a thing or two about health and fitness.

11:30 a.m. to noon: “Course Overview” with Grant Russo

WHAT TO EXPECT: More than 30 local and national exhibitors will bring interactive displays and health information, on-the-spot muscle soreness and strain support and retail shopping for all fitness lifestyles.

Noon to 12:40 p.m.: “Kinesthio Taping” with Jackie Meinders

Coco the Colossal Colon, made possible by Columbus Regional Health, will give you an inside look at colon health, and Anthem’s Bringing Back Recess exhibit will encourage people of all ages to take a break and be active.

Take your photo in front of a backdrop depicting the Robert N. Stewart Bridge.

Find information on Columbus and surrounding areas at the “Ask Me” table, hosted by the Columbus Area Visitors Center.

Runners and walkers can still register in any race or pick up their packets if they already signed up online.

Health and inspirational speakers will be on stage during the lunch and after-hour rushes.

1 to 1:30 p.m.: “Fitness Gets Personal” with John Hayden 4 to 4:30 p.m.: “Benefits of Acupuncture” with Bryce Utt 4:30 to 5 p.m.: “Course Overview” with Grant Russo 5 to 5:40 p.m.: “Kinesthio Taping” with Jackie Meinders 6 to 6:30 p.m.: “Pre- and Race-Day Strategies” with Mike Smith

Curious about what the course looks like? A compact video will show you what you’re in store for.

6:30 to 7 p.m.: “Simple Foam Rolling Techniques” with Dr. Mandy Wyant

SPONSORS: Columbus Regional Health, with support from Cummins Inc. and MainSource Bank

7 to 7:30 p.m.: “GODFIT” with John Hayden

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>> ABOUT COLUMBUS

VISITORS CENTER

READY FOR QUESTIONS The Columbus Area Visitors Center is preparing to have an answer, map, brochure or just a friendly smile for visitors to the city for the marathon weekend.

Staff and volunteers from the center will be at the Health and Fitness Expo on Sept. 26. The booth will include maps of the city, restaurant guides and brochures about the area.

The Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., will be open as normal from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 but will have

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no morning architecture bus tour. The 10:30 a.m. downtown walking tour and Miller House Garden Tours at 1 and 3 p.m. will go on as scheduled.

Early registration can be completed online at columbus.in.us.

Visitors who would like to take a self-directed tour guided by their cellphone can stop by the Visitors Center. For $10, they will receive maps and numbers to dial to hear recorded information about the buildings as they stop by.

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W H AT T O S E E I N

COLUMBUS Welcome to Columbus, a unique city that prides itself on being “unexpected and unforgettable.” Columbus is the county seat of Bartholomew County (population 76,794), where Midwest farming traditions have merged with modern manufacturing and service industries.

INTERNATIONAL CITY Though located squarely in America’s heartland, Columbus is truly an international city. People from all over the world call Columbus home. Currently, 44 native languages are spoken by students in the public school system.

Much of the area’s ethnic diversity stems from the business community. More than 30 international companies from countries such as Japan, China, India, Germany, Korea and Canada have facilities here.

Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, is a global company that brings many international employees to the community.

‘THE VERY BEST’ This has never been a city to settle for “good enough.” Columbus is still guided by the vision expressed in 1964 by the late J. Irwin Miller, former Cummins chairman and philanthropist.

“We would like to see the community come to be not the cheapest in America, but the very best community

of its size in the country. We would like to see it become the city in which the smartest, the ablest, the best young families anywhere would like to live … a community that is open to every race, color and opinion; that makes them feel welcome and at home here … a community which will offer their children the best education available anywhere … a community of strong, outspoken churches, of genuine cultural interests, exciting opportunities for recreation. No such community can be built without citizens determined to make their community best.”

Fifty years later the city has come a long way toward fulfilling Miller’s vision.

Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Innovative Architecture Design by the American Institute of Architects. It has also been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America, one of the Safest Metropolitan Areas (America’s Safest Cities), one of the Best Places to Live and Launch a Business (Fortune Small Business magazine) and one of the top Historical Places in the World (National Geographic Traveler magazine).

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»CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES Columbus’ stature as one of the world’s architectural showcases draws visitors from around the world.

The city is often referred to as the “Athens of the Prairie.”

The city’s architectural adventure began with First Christian Church, which Eliel Saarinen, a Finnish architect, designed at the request of the congregation. Completed in 1942, it anchors a city block.

Its tower, different from the traditional steeples of religious buildings, is visible throughout downtown.

The notion that a small town could be home to architecturally significant buildings was not lost on community leaders. Through the Cummins Engine Foundation, and leadership of J. Irwin Miller, an offer was made to pay the architectural fees for the design of a much-needed public school. Later, the offer was extended for all public buildings if the architects were selected from a foundation list.

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notable architects. Columbus is one of six cities in the United States to have such a significant concentration of buildings by prominent architects.

Other cities with the distinction are Boston, New York, Washington, Chicago and San Francisco.

In 1994 the city was selected as the site of the Pritzker Architecture Prize award ceremony.

NOTABLE BUILDINGS Among the notable structures are Bartholomew County Public Library,

by I. M. Pei (1969); Cummins Irwin Office Building, Eero Saarinen (1954); Clifty Creek Elementary School, Richard Meier (1982); The Republic, Myron Goldsmith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (1971); and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1988) and Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln Campus (1967), both Gunnar Birkerts.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, with a copper-clad roof, has a 186-foot steeple. Another famous spire on the horizon is that of North Christian Church. That building, designed by Eliel Saarinen’s son, Eero, has a 192-foot spire, the tallest in the city.

Many of the well-known buildings are in the downtown area, mixed with historic structures from Columbus’ early years.

The shops along the city’s main street — Washington Street — have been restored or maintained to keep their historical perspective. The courthouse, built in 1874, anchors the southern edge of downtown. Next to it is a limestone monument to Bartholomew County veterans who died serving their country. The old blends with the new as life moves on.

It’s not only the buildings that make up the interesting Columbus streetscape.

Mill Race Park, built along a flood plain, was designed to withstand the flooding that can occur at the confluence of the Driftwood and Flat Rock rivers. The park boasts an 84-foot tower and an amphitheater with seating for 500. The park also has walking trails and a covered bridge.

Across the street, Cummins Inc. occupies a three-block complex. The Fortune 500 company’s Corporate Office Building is one of the city’s architectural highlights.

Fine lines, cornice stones and creative vision make Columbus what it is today.

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>> ABOUT COLUMBUS »CONTINUED FROM PAGE 46 CENTER FOR ART + DESIGN The Indiana University Center for Art + Design opened in 2011 as a joint effort of Indiana University in Bloomington, Columbus’ Community Education Coalition and the community of Columbus to teach design in its broadest application and extend it into many disciplines.

While IUCA+D is not in itself a school, it operates as an off-site extension for other schools. With Columbus as a living laboratory, those who want to study various design disciplines are drawn to the offerings of IUCA+D. Located downtown at 310 Jackson St. (the northwest corner of Jackson and Third streets), the 7,000-squarefoot facility holds a studio, a class-

room and exhibition gallery. The gallery houses the work of three to five different artists each year and is available for public viewing.

Information: 812-375-7580

VISITORS CENTER TOURS The Columbus Visitors Center, at 506 Fifth St. (at Fifth and Franklin streets), offers a wide variety of tour options, including City Architecture, Miller House and Garden, Guide by Cell and Downtown Walking tours.

Knowledgeable staff members are on hand to answer questions about all Columbus has to offer.

Visitors can watch a video showcasing several of the prominent designers whose buildings stand throughout the city, including those by Kevin

Roche, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, Harry Weese and I. M. Pei. Scale models of several buildings, including First Christian Church, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and Bartholomew County Courthouse, are on display.

Drive by the Visitors Center after dark to see the 9-foot-tall sculpture by world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. Permanently displayed in the window facing Franklin Street, “Yellow Neon Chandelier” contains 900 pieces of hand-blown glass.

For current Visitors Center hours, tour schedules and ticket information/ reservations: 812-378-2622, or online at columbus.in.us.

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»CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 KIDSCOMMONS 309 Washington St., 378-3046, kidscommons.org General admission: $6. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on major holidays.

Admission is free on race day, Sept. 27.

Make sure there is one adult for every five children you bring to kidscommons.

This three-floor interactive children’s museum has multimedia exhibits that entice the visitor at every turn. These include Our House, an exposition of the world’s various cultures; ExploraHouse, which demonstrates how a house is made and the various forms of energy used to power it; the Climbing Wall; and a center for trying one’s hand at sound recording and claymation and cartoon video creation. Kidscommons offers educational programs for children of all ages.

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>> ABOUT COLUMBUS »CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 THE COMMONS Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets, 376-2681, thecommonscolumbus.com This multifunctional civic center is experiencing a second incarnation. The original Commons, designed by Cesar Pelli and completed in 1973, served as the shell for the new structure, which opened in 2011. The Boston-based planning and design firm Koetter Kim & Associates and Indianapolis-based CSO Architects designed the new Commons, as well as the new Cummins Inc. office building connected to it.

The Commons includes restaurants, a performance space, conference center, garden and children’s play area. It was designed with a significant amount of space between the façade and the street, so as to encourage people to linger and interact, in keeping with the atmosphere of the overall riverfront district now evolving.

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»CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49 ZAHARAKOS 329 Washington St., 378-1900, zaharakos.com Zaharakos is characterized as an “ice cream parlor and museum,” which is true enough, but it would be hard to overstate its status for over 100 years as a Columbus institution. That is what makes its 2009 renovation, so apparent in every detail, such a labor of love.

The original marble and onyx countertop and soda fountain, mahogany woodwork and Welte Orchestrion, a giant music box, are all back. The museum side is a treasure trove of artifacts from the heyday of the great American ice cream parlor.

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PEOPLE TRAILS Columbus has more than 19 miles of trails for walkers, runners and bikers that go through neighborhoods and parks and pass by creeks, rivers and farmland.

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