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from Cap City Half 2023 Event Guide

from Cap City Half 2023 Event Guide, page 47

CAP CITY HALF SPECTATOR VIEWIN...

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

Stay Informed

Stay up to date with all things Columbus during your stay by following us on social media: CbusSports @ColumbusSports @Columbus_Sports www.columbussports.org

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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. In

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.

OTHER VIEWING LOCATIONS

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.

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.